Pharmacist Job at MITU
Pharmacist Job at MITU…See Details on how to apply for the vacancies available at MITU.
The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) based at the National Institute for Medical Research campus in Mwanza, Tanzania is a collaborative research unit of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the National Institute for Medical Research.
- Pharmacist
Responsibilities:
- To ensure proper preparation, handling, cold chain maintenance and storage of vaccines according to the study protocol, standard operating procedures and Good Clinical Practice.
- To manage temperature monitoring and deal with a temperature out of range (TOR) events.
- To perform dispensing and accurate, timely accountability of study vaccines and provide reports as needed to the study investigators, sponsor, monitors or regulatory authority. (this may involve travel to study sites within the Mwanza region as well as the study clinic).
- To ensure that all pharmacy-related activities are implemented according to the study protocol and good clinical practice.
- To ensure compliance with all aspects of pharmaco-vigilance for the clinical trial, including liaison with the regulatory authorities where required.
- To prepare and update trial pharmacy manuals, standard operating procedures and tally sheets for vaccine handling, vaccine accountability and other tasks as required in conjunction with the trial sponsor, investigators, and trial manager.
- To ensure correct pharmacy waste disposal procedures are in place and to organize and supervise the disposal of unused or expired vaccines and drugs when required.
- To stocktake and ensure other medications prescribed by study clinicians for study participants are stored and dispensed appropriately.
- To advise on the purchase of locally available medications
- To assist with the procurement of pharmacy-related equipment (such as temperature monitoring equipment) and its installation.
Qualifications;
- A degree in pharmacy from a recognized University.
- At least two years of practical working experience as a pharmacist.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Experience in pharmacy activities for clinical research studies.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send an application letter explaining in English why they are interested in applying for this post which also indicates the earliest date they would be available to start in the role, a detailed curriculum vitae, and the names of two referees by email to [email protected] by 5 pm on 09th July 2021. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Application Deadline: 9th July 2021.
