KEMRI Pharmacy Technicians Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Pharmacy Technicians Jobs in Kenya

Project Description

BOHEMIA (Broad One-Health Endectocide-based Malaria Intervention in Africa) is a UNITAID funded project affiliated to the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) conducting a cluster randomized controlled trial (cRCT) to evaluate ivermectin mass drug administration (MDA) to humans and cattle for malaria prevention trial in Kwale county.

The project’s local implementing partner is KEMRI, through Kwale and Kilifi KEMRI Centers. The project is seeking to appoint pharmacy technicians to support the team in implementing a robust, multi-faceted cluster randomised controlled trial based in Kwale country.

Position Summary

The candidate will be expected to assist the BOHEMIA trial study pharmacist in all investigational medical product (IMP) related duties from storage, handling, dispensing and disposal as well as ensure proper handling and management of study documentation throughout. The pharmacist technician will report to the study
pharmacist.

Job Specification

Develop an in-depth understanding of the study protocols, goals and logistics required to conduct the clinical trial;

Assist the pharmacist in IMP management including reception, storage and dispensing to clinical trial staff;

Ensure IMP is dispensed to study participants and prepare prescriptions and accountability logs for all dispensed medicines;

Update the dispensing and inventory logs under the supervision of the pharmacist;

Support and promote the safe and ethical use of investigational drugs;

Adhere to the standard operating procedures for the IMP management as per study protocol;

Working professionally and ethically with competence, accountability, and integrity;

Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the study pharmacist.

Person Specification

Diploma in pharmacy from PPB accredited institution

Must be enrolled with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board

Experience working in clinical research setting is an added advantage

Experience working in Kwale

At least two years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting or equivalent

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Effective written communication skills, including project reporting, including using MS Word, Power point, and MS Excel

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Pharmacy Technicians Jobs in Kenya

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