Pharmaceutical Technologist - Kisumu at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the dispensing of medications, including oral PrEP, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storing medications and supplies to prevent shortages and overstocking.
• Maintain accurate records of medication dispensing and inventory levels.
• Provide education to participants on medication use, including oral PrEP adherence and potential side effects.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for Study Investigational product and other medications, adhering to safety and quality assurance standards.
• Support the research team by preparing and dispensing study medications as per protocol requirements.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations, clinic policies, and research protocols.
• Collaborate with the clinical and research teams to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
• Administer respective Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Carrying out QA/QC of study CRFs, source docs, and resolve queries that may arise.
• Maintaining pharmacy temperature and humidity logs
• Participants Randomization process in liaison with the data and clinic teams.
• Generation and review of pharmacy SOP’s and ensuring adherence to the same
• Processing shipment documentation of study products and track study product shipment from source to site.
• Processing study products destruction documents and taking part in actual destruction process.
• Enhancing communication between pharmacy and local PPB and coordinating center.
• Management of regulatory affairs regarding pharmacy

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma or certificate in Pharmacy Technology or related field.    Mandatory
• Valid pharmacy technologist license to practice in Kenya    Mandatory
• Additional training in HIV care or public health is an advantage.    Added Advantage
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a pharmacy technologist, preferably in a clinical or research setting.    Mandatory
• Experience with HIV medications, including oral PrEP, is highly desirable.    Mandatory
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and electronic medical records (EMR) is a plus.    Mandatory
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations and medication dispensing    Mandatory
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.    Mandatory
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.    Mandatory
• Good communication and patient counselling skills.    Mandatory
• Knowledge of ethical and regulatory requirements for clinical research.    Mandatory
• Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.    Mandatory
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills    Mandatory
• Commitment to advancing public health and HIV prevention.    Mandatory
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification with Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA, PPB, and other global regulatory frameworks    Mandatory