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Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician at KCCR Kumasi


October 19th, 2020 at 06:53 pm

The Study Pharmacist shall undertake various activities associated with the research group. These activities will be performed at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. The Study Pharmacist is expected to have good organisational and communication skills. He/she should be willing to work efficiently as part of a multidisciplinary team in order to perform all activities in a timely fashion.

  1. Functional Relationships

The Study Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Technician is part of a team consisting of local and international investigators. The Study Pharmacist is accountable to the local Principal Investigators (PIs).

The Study Pharmacist should always maintain a good relationship with the co-worker, study site staff, KCCR staff and the external partners by communicating in a professional and courteous manner.

  1. Scope of the Position

The Study Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Technician will prepare and dispense investigational drugs according to the procedure put in place. The Study Pharmacist will also keep drug accountability records, including full details of transport, delivery, storage condition, utilization and destruction. The Study Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Technician will also support activities at the hospital where necessary, as guided by the Site- PI at KATH. The Study Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Technician will also be expected to support the study team with administrative, medical and scientific work in line with study procedures and protocols.

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  1. Tasks and Responsibilities

–          Strictly adhere to Good Clinical Practice guidelines, study protocol and study manual at all times. Ensure that confidentiality is maintained in the collection and handling of information.

–          Ensure pharmacy aspects of investigational drugs comply with relevant legislative acts, standards and guidelines by promoting the safe and ethical use of investigational drugs and applying the principles of best pharmacy practice to the evaluation of new drugs.

–          Ensure good preservation of investigational drugs by ensuring good functioning of equipment needed and monitor factors affecting drug stability (light, temperature, humidity).

–          Prepare and dispense investigational drugs according to the procedure put in place (schedule, randomization…).

–          Keep drug accountability records including the full details of, delivery to trial sites, dispensing to individual participants, participants return, authorized destruction, stock loss due to breakage or inappropriate storage conditions, errors and corrective action taken…).

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–          Support data entry to ensure accuracy of data recorded.

–          Participate in investigators meetings and meetings with regulatory agencies for medical aspects e.g. participating in GCP training.

  1. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications:

–          Diploma/ Degree in Pharmacy (CPhT, BPharm, PharmD).

–          At least 1 year of experience post qualification.

 

Essential attributes

–          Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

–       Dynamic person with demonstrated capacity for team work and team leadership

–       Critical thinking, excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail

–       Familiar with clinical research activities

–       Ability to prioritize workload, assume responsibility for work, and follow through to completion

–       Ability and willingness to work under pressure as a part of a global team

–       High computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft software products, Office suites, management software etc.

Desired Attributes

–          Familiarized with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

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–          Familiarized with the conduct of clinical research/trials.

  1. Remuneration

Remuneration will be according to KCCR standards. The contract will be for 12-months (renewable), with the first 3 months as probation.

  1. How to apply

Email the following to: the Head of Administration, KCCR, KNUST, (e-mail: info@kccr.de and copy ghid@kccr.de) no later than October 21, 2020,17:00 GMT.

–    A motivation letter (350 words)

–    A detailed CV including the contact numbers and/or email addresses of three referees

–    Two recommendation letters

Expected starting date: November 1, 2020

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