Pharmaceutical Technologist - Kilifi at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain investigational products accountability and inventory information and ensure proper storage practices;
• Participate in randomization, safeguard randomization and IP blinding/masking information;
• Reconcile records and handle study product in adherence to study protocol and SOPs;
• Prepare, review and enforce SOPs, policies and standards;
• Participate and support in trial monitoring and quality audits;
• Raise requisitions for purchase of medicines, medical equipment and surgical disposables;
• Monitor drug stock levels and prevent against pilferage, deterioration and advise on commercial availability and stock status;
• Inspect and monitor supplies xompliance to specifications and standards;
• Train and supervise students and dispensing clerks on pharmacy and clinical trial procedures;
• Compound medicines according to SOPs;
• Review and sign off pharmacy reports, records, logs, registers and other records;
• Dispense prescription medicines to out-patient and ward-based clients as prescribed;
• Operate, calibrate and monitor performance of pharmacy equipment and resolve repair issues; and Represent pharmacy at multi-disciplinary meetings and study trial trainings

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized college.    Mandatory
• Minimum Two (2) years relevant experience    Mandatory
• Pharmaceutical Technologist Certificate and Annual Practice Certificate from the Pharmacy and Poison Board    Mandatory
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality    Mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills    Mandatory
• Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators    Mandatory
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines.    Mandatory
• Strong team management and decision-making skills    Mandatory