Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Organization: The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About MRC/UVRI:
The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is seeking experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans for the following posts on an Enhanced Prevention project for improving the effectiveness of HIV prevention and care and treatment services in Uganda for women and their regular partners at high risk of HIV and other STIs. This project is funded by funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Uganda under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other donor agencies.
Job Summary: The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for the administration of the clinic pharmacy in a professional manner to meet project and donor requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
Organise the pharmacy following good clinical practice.
Dispense prescribed medication to patients and provide appropriate drug information on dosages, necessary precaution and side effects of dispensed medication.
Develop and maintain a sound drug consumption record system
Develop and maintain a stock keeping system for all drugs and clinic materials in the pharmacy.
Hand out approved re-imbursement to the clients involved in research activities and ensures that timely accountability is made for the funds used.
Offers ART to all women, their male regular partners and children below 18 years who are eligible for ART.
Actively participate in making quarterly forecasts for drugs and other pharmacy materials in preparation for procurement.
Send timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reports for the clinic and as required by funders
Assist in any other duty as allocated by the supervisor(s).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience;
The candidate should hold at least a diploma in Pharmacy.
At least three years of clinical experience in an HIV clinic.
Two years of research experience
Additional ART/TB Training is required.
Certificate in Good Clinical Practice.
Registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council with a Valid annual practicing Licence.
Drug supply chain and Logistics management skills.
Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
Possess good interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy skills and ability to use various computer packages.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply be sending their applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, cover letter clearly indicating position applied for and names plus telephone contact of three relevant referees should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P O Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda
Or sent by email to: mrc@mrcuganda.org
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Deadline: 27th September 2013
