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Post Title: Pharmacy
Technician
Organization: MRC/UVRI
Uganda
Location: based
in Kampala.
Terms: These positions will be remunerated
according to the Ugandan MRC/UVRI Unit pay scales. The appointments will be for
one year initially but renewable depending on performance and availability of
funds. The post holder will be based in Kampala.
Background
Information:
The Medical Research Councill 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 STls. 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.
Position Overview:
To run 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.
• Distribute
approved re-imbursement to the clients involved in research activities and
ensures that timely accountability is made for the funds used.
• Provides
ART to all women, their male regular partners and children below 18 years who
are eligible for ART.
• Participate
in making quarterly forecasts for drugs and other pharmacy materials in
preparation for procurement.
• Generate
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;
• Must have
at least a diploma in Pharmacy.
Three years of clinical experience in an HIV clinic.
• Two years
of research experience
• ARTITB
Training is required.
• Certificate
in Good Clinical Practice. Other Skills:
• Drug
supply chain and Logistics management skills.
• Good
writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Should
have good interpersonal skills.
• Computer
skills and ability to use various computer packages.
How to Apply:
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
MRCIUVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS Uganda Virus Research
Institute
P. O. Box 49, Entebbe
Or sent by email to: mrc@mrcuganda.org
The closing date for applications is 05:00pm 27th September
2013.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for
interviews.
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