Research Pharmaceutical Technologist, Haematology/Oncology at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

The successful candidate will ensure proper handling, preparation and dispensing of investigational medicinal product and standard of care drugs in accordance with established policies and procedures.

 Responsibilities

• Review all CRU research related studies for pharmacy impact;
• Create pharmacy portion of research study budgets;
• Liaise with the Chief Pharmacist on research trial implications;
• Manage clinical investigational drug inventory;
• Create and maintain research pharmacy binder;
• Prepare, dispense and distribute intravenous investigational medicinal products and standard of care drugs as required in a protocol and in line with established procedures and policies;
• Dispense oral investigational products and standard of care drugs, as required in a protocol and in line with established procedures and policies; 
• Together with the Clinical Research Pharmacist, perform training/education for the clinical research team (and others, as necessary), including new research pharmacy members;
• Ensure that equipment used for investigational medicinal products and standard of care drugs storage and preparation are functioning properly; and
• Perform cross functional and/or other duties as assigned or requested by manager.

Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmacy;
• 2 years working experience in hospital pharmacy
• Registered with Kenya Pharmaceutical Association;
• Current Practicing License from Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Aseptic Technique Training; and
• CITI / Research training preferred.

Closing Date: 03/05/2023