Pharmacist NGO Jobs – Epicentre
Organisation: Epicentre
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reports to: Pharmacy Coordinator MSF/Epicentre Research Centre
About US:
In 1995, Epicentre created a permanent research centre in Uganda to support MSF projects in the region. The primary role of Epicentre in Mbarara is to conduct clinical research following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements on critical public health burdens in Uganda and Africa. To reach this objective, Epicentre collaborates closely with the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). A full-time experienced research team is based at the Epicentre Mbarara Research Centre. The Mbarara research centre is located in Mbarara Municipality, 300 km South-West to Kampala.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a BSc in Pharmacy and registration with Uganda Pharmacy Board and Uganda Pharmaceutical Society Or a Diploma in Pharmacy Technician with minimum 1 year experience in a pharmaceutical company or similar research settings.
- Fluent in English, spoken and written.
- Be familiar with the standard practice involved in conducting a clinical trial, including the policy and procedures, restrictions, adherence to privacy and confidentiality, accountability of drugs and adverse event reporting procedures.
- Working experience in research institutions in general, clinical trials in particular and knowledge of Good Clinical Practice is desirable.
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of a team with other staff s.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and diplomatic skills, for building and maintaining good relationships with fellow staff patients and other stake holders.
- Result oriented and willing to learn and develop, flexible with professional attitude.
- Up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of current practice in Clinical Trials.
- Competencies: teamwork, flexibility, commitment and service, knowledge of MS Office. Proactive and result oriented, stress management
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are invited to hand deliver their application package (CV, application letter and copies of their academic and work certificate to:
The Resources Manager, MSF/Epicentre Mbarara Research Base, P.O. Box 1955, Mbarara Or by email: send all your documents as one pdf or doc file indicating your name position applied for e.g Naanda Watu_Community Social Worker to: epi-ug-rec@epicentre.msf.org
Deadline: 31st March 2019
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