Study Pharmacist at Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization
- Company: Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Healthcare Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO) www.ambso.org is a ‘Private Not for profit (PNFP) organization working in partnership with Uro Care Hospital, with Head offices at Nansana, along Hoima road and satellite office in Hoima. AMBSO conducts Clinical research, community-based health surveillance research as well as health Care services delivery among communities in Wakiso and Hoima Districts.
We are recruiting experienced persons to join our research team to support the implementation of this study. Applications are therefore invited from qualified and competent AMBSO staff to fill these vacant positions that will be based at our Kampala offices.
Location: Uro care-AMBSO office, Kampala
Reporting to: Study Coordinator
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain professional GCP/HSP accreditation and complete study specific training as required.
• Adhere and enforce general and study specific internal drug policies and procedures.
• Identify the drug requirements for the institution (study specific drug requirements, general drug requirements).
• Take lead in stock management including Forecasting, procurement, requisition, stock verification, storage and dispensing of all medicines used in the study.
• Work with the data team to ensure accurate allocation of pharmaceutical regimens for respective clients.
• Report to stakeholders on medicines usage/management and provide pharmacological information to the clinic team and patients/participants.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary study team to perform delegated duties and ensure timely communication and coordination.
• Participate in any other related duties reasonably assigned by the relevant authorities.
Essential qualifications/requirements
• A degree in Pharmacy obtained from a recognized university.
• At least 2 years’ working experience in a busy pharmaceutical setup including some research related experience.
• Good organizational skills, multitasking, strong documentation skills and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Training in GCP/HSP will be an added advantage.