The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a leading center of excellence in East Africa for infectious diseases research, training, and clinical care.

Responsibilities or duties

• Review and verify prescriptions written by clinicians to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and adherence to study protocols or standard treatment guidelines.
• Prepare and dispense study medications in compliance with the drug management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of stock movements and dispensing logs as required by the SOPs, protocol and regulatory authority.
• Conduct quarterly inventory audits of pharmacy stock, ensuring adequate supplies and proper storage conditions, with immediate reporting of discrepancies.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly dispensing reports, including documentation required for research trial audits and monitoring visits.
• Support investigational drug accountability by maintaining proper documentation of receipt, storage, dispensation, return, and destruction of study medications according to study-specific SOPs, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sponsor protocols regarding handling, labeling, blinding, and shipment of investigational medicinal products (IMPs).
• Participate in protocol development meetings, site initiation visits, and monitor visits as needed to ensure pharmacy readiness and compliance.
• Collaborate with the study coordinator and principal investigator to ensure drug supply continuity, adherence to randomization procedures, and accurate documentation for audits and inspections.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma in pharmacy
• Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Must have registered with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer knowledge and skills.
• An ability to work independently and with minimal supervision while functioning as a good team player.

Experience needed

Minimum of 3 years work experience in a clinical setting

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Documentation

Provide drug dispensing documentation and tracking.

Complete and maintain current training and certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).

Team Work/Collaboration

Will attend all study meetings to discuss patient care and other team-related activities

• Review and verify prescriptions written by clinicians to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and adherence to study protocols or standard treatment guidelines.
• Prepare and dispense study medications in compliance with the drug management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of stock movements and dispensing logs as required by the SOPs, protocol and regulatory authority.
• Conduct quarterly inventory audits of pharmacy stock, ensuring adequate supplies and proper storage conditions, with immediate reporting of discrepancies.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly dispensing reports, including documentation required for research trial audits and monitoring visits.
• Support investigational drug accountability by maintaining proper documentation of receipt, storage, dispensation, return, and destruction of study medications according to study-specific SOPs, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sponsor protocols regarding handling, labeling, blinding, and shipment of investigational medicinal products (IMPs).
• Participate in protocol development meetings, site initiation visits, and monitor visits as needed to ensure pharmacy readiness and compliance.
• Collaborate with the study coordinator and principal investigator to ensure drug supply continuity, adherence to randomization procedures, and accurate documentation for audits and inspections.
• Provide drug dispensing documentation and tracking.
• Complete and maintain current training and certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
• Will attend all study meetings to discuss patient care and other team-related activities

• Excellent communication skills
• Computer knowledge and skills.
• An ability to work independently and with minimal supervision while functioning as a good team player.

• Diploma in pharmacy
• Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a clinical setting
• Must have registered with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer knowledge and skills.
• An ability to work independently and with minimal supervision while functioning as a good team player.
• Complete and maintain current training and certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).