Pharmaceutical Technologist at Kenya Medical Research Institute

Kenya Medical Research Institute

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Total Positions:2
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Medical
Minimum Education: Diploma
Job Location: Mtwapa, Kenya
Posted on: September 26, 2023
Last Date: October 12, 2023

Job Description

Project description
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Centre for Respiratory Diseases
Research would like to fill the following vacancy in the Clinical Trials Studies to
be conducted at the KEMRI-Mtwapa Clinical Research Site in Kilifi County.

Vacancy No. CRDR/013/09/23

JOB GRADE: KMR 7

REPORTING TO: Clinical Research Scientist (Pharmacist)

Person specification:
For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Pharmacy and Poisons board;
• Must have previous experience working in clinical trials and knowledge
of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
• Additional qualification or training in health research related field is
desirable
• Proficiency in computer application

Skills and Abilities:
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team player

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Dispensing of investigational products and other concomitant
medications;
• Verifying and maintaining information relating to study participants
• Ordering and recording of drugs and other supplies;
• Custody and storing of drugs;
• Ensuring that the working environment meets the stipulated requirements
• Perform data entry and timely resolution of queries raised;
• Ensuring accountability of study drugs and all section related
consumables
• Timely compilation and sharing of section reports
• Participate in development of section documents including SOPs
• Perform other duties as delegated

Terms of Employment
One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation
period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.