Research Pharmacist, Clinical Research Unit at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

• The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is seeking a Research Pharmacist to coordinate, collaborate on, and provide expertise in support of clinical trials using both investigational and conventional oncologic and non-oncologic agents; performing education and training responsibilities to those within in and outside of the CRU; providing accurate and efficient dispensing of medication; providing direct and/or functional supervision; maintaining overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in assigned area; performing cross-functional duties including those of the oncology/IV admixture pharmacist, patient care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical investigational drug trials from a pharmacy perspective.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees, as required.
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as related to clinical investigational drug trials and new FDA-approved drugs.
• Monitors pharmacy activities to ensure adherence to study protocols’ and AKUH,N dispensing procedures.
• Monitors pharmacy activities to ensure adherence to proper inventory record maintenance and timely and accurate billing as required to support clinical investigational drug trials.
• Participates in the development of software programs designed to facilitate management of clinical investigational drug trials.
• Completes reports including incident reports, adverse drug reaction reports, etc., as required.
• Collaborates in the identification and development of revenue-generating opportunities, as appropriate.
• Provides direct and/or functional supervision, maintain overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in assigned area.
• Oversees activity and is responsible for Pharmacy Technician working in CRU 
• Facilitates rapport with hospital pharmacy department, principal investigators, clinical research team members and trial sponsors.
• Consults with other pharmacy personnel, to obtain information/expertise in support of the investigational drug trials, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (or equivalent Pharmacy degree) 
• Certificate and Practicing License from Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Registered with Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
• Training in Aseptic techniques
• CITI ICH-GCP/Research training 
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience 
• Working knowledge of hospital pharmacy and clinical trials services. 
• Preference given to candidates with past research and oncology drug management experience
• Training in research pharmacy is highly desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to independently prioritize work, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with remarkable ability to follow through on tasks assigned.
• Demonstrates supervisory skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Sound knowledge of teaching and the methods involved in learning and instruction.
• Excellent computer/data entry skills.