Clinical Research Scientist- Pharmacist Job, Latest Medical Jobs Kenya,
POSITION
:
Clinical Research Scientist
–
PHARMACIST (1 POSITION) KMR
5
LOCATION
:
Kisumu
Essential requirements:
-
Bachelor’s
Degree in Pharmacy
-
Must be licensed
by the Pharmacy and poisons Board of Kenya.
- A minimum of one (1 ) year of clinical pharmacy or research experience.
Desired requirements:
-
Experience in
clinical research
activities an
added advantage.
-
K
nowledge of good clinical practice (GCP) and human
subject protection (HSP) in research.
- Good judgment in problem-solving, awareness of own limitations, and strong internal motivation.
Position description : The Pharmacist will report to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible for investigational products management and accountability for the clinical research site . S/he will be required to make contribution to protocol development and implementation, including providing technical advice on pharmacy related issues.
Major duties and responsibiliti
es:
-
Coordinate all issues related to
investigational products
importations, supply and preparation of
all doses for administr
ation/use to/by the study participants
.
-
Maintaining appropriate records of the receipt an
d disposition of investigational products
and
inventory of all medicines.
-
Maintain a system to m
onitor and document
storage conditions for investigational products
to
ensure the quality of the products is not compromised.
-
Manage study participant randomization process
where applicable and ensure comp
liance to
assigned treatment groups
.
-
Maintains the blinding of the participant’s treatment assignment to investigators, study nurses,
clinic staff, and participants
, where required
.
-
Maintains the confidentiality of the participant, participant’s pharmacy fil
e and the study
drug/placebo accountability record.
- Establishes a system to ensure that the participants sign an informed consent before dispensing the drugs and that the current IRB approved version of the protocol is being followed when dispensing the investi gational products .
- Prepares pharmacy-related standard operating procedures ensuring they meet GCP, NIH and other regulatory requirements.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and sa fety, environmental and/or infection control standards.
- Ensure compliance with established local and international pharmacy research standards and deliver acceptable monitoring reviews .
- Lead and/or support in the conduct of clinical, pharmaceutical or epi demiological research.
- Perform any other duty as assigned by the immediate supervisor .
Terms of Employment
:
A
one
–
year
Renewable contract as per the KEMRI scheme of service. The probation period
for the first three months.
Remuneration:
Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant
experience, and demonstrated competency.
How To Apply
Applications MUST include the following:
1.
Application Letter (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
2.
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e
–
mail address
3.
Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e
–
mail addresses of the referees
4.
Copi
es of Certificates, Diplomas, or Transcripts
All the applications are to be done through
KEMRI Website
http://www.kemri.go.ke/e
–
recruitment
– E-Recruitment
Portal
on or before
1
9
th
Ma
y
2022
latest 5.00 p.m.
Please visit the KEMRI website
http://www.kemri.go.ke
for more details on the advertisement.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be conside
red.
