VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Vacancy No. CVDC/05A/03/23
Project description
BOHEMIA (Broad One-Health Endectocide-based
Malaria Intervention in Africa) is a UNITAID funded project affiliated to the
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) conducting a cluster randomized
controlled trial (cRCT) to evaluate ivermectin mass drug administration (MDA)
to humans and cattle for malaria prevention trial in Kwale county. The
project’s local implementing partner is KEMRI, through Kwale and Kilifi KEMRI
Centers.
The project is seeking to appoint a pharmacist
to support the team in implementing a robust, multi-faceted cluster randomised
controlled trial based in Kwale country.
POSITION: Pharmacist (1 position)
LOCATION: Kwale,
REPORTING TO: Study Principal Investigator
Job Grade: KMR 5
Position summary
The candidate will be expected to perform
investigational medical product (IMP) related duties from drug importation,
repackaging, storage, handling, dispensing and disposal as well as ensuring
adequate documentation is in place throughout. The study pharmacist will work
together with a clinical team and will supervise pharmacy technologists. The
pharmacist will report to the principal investigator.
Job Specification
- Develop an in-depth understanding
of the study protocols, goals and logistics required to conduct the
clinical trial;
- Ensure pharmacy and drug store
access control and maintain safety of the IMP and other study drugs;
- Oversee IMP management including
the documentation of reception and storage;
- Ensure drug dispensing and
inventory logs are maintained to assure adequate supplies and
accountability;
- Support and promote the safe and
ethical use of investigational drugs ;
- Develop standard operating
procedures for the IMP management as per study protocols;
- Coordinate and oversee IMP
disposal at study close-out ;
- Ensure participant safety through
monitoring of clinical and laboratory adverse events;
- Ensure timely reporting of
SUSARs/SAEs and protocol deviations;
- Take the lead in training and
supervising the functions of relevant clinical and pharmacy personnel;
- Overseeing and coordinating the
study implementation in the health facilities and ensuring all services
comply with the Quality Management Plan;
- Compiling clinical and study data
and regular reports from the study sites;
- Maintain relationships with
collaborating partners, PPB and the MoH; and
- Perform any other relevant duties
as assigned by the study PIs.
Person specification
- Degree in pharmacy from Pharmacy
& Poisons Board accredited institution.
- Must be registered with the
Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
- Hold a valid practicing license.
- Must have previous experience
working in clinical trials and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
- Additional qualification or
training in health research related field is desirable.
- Experience working in Kwale
- At least three years’ experience
working in a clinical trial or research setting or equivalent
- Experience working in
community-based projects
- Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills
- Effective written communication
skills, including project reporting, including using MS Word, Power point,
and MS Excel
- Works professionally and
ethically with competence, accountability, and integrity
- PPS training
Terms of Employment
One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI
scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is payable
within the stated job grade.
How to Apply
Applications MUST include the following:
- Letter of Application (INDICATE
VACANCY NUMBER)
- Current Curriculum Vitae with
telephone number and e-mail address
- Contacts of three referees
including telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses
- Copies of Certificates.
- Contact telephone number
All the applications to be done through KEMRI
Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitmentportal– on or
before March 24, 2023, latest 5.00 p.m. Please visit the KEMRI web site http://www.kemri.go.ke for
more details on the advertisement.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS
ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS
SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF
OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT
AUTHORITY
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted
