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Job Field: Sector in Pharmaceutical

  • Senior Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist

    Senior Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist

    What you’ll do?
    As the successful candidate, you will have an opportunity to work with a passionate team of individuals dedicated to accelerating access to life-changing & innovative medicines for our patients. In addition, gain exposure and network to Health Authority regulatory framework across the various SSA countries within the African Cluster. Prepare regulatory submissions for allocated products according to the agreed regulatory strategy to develop and maintain products. You will provide scientifically related guidance to cross functional teams on aspects of regulatory affairs. Use knowledge and experience in the regulatory field to influence functional objectives.
    Typical accountabilities will include:

    Provide regular feedback to senior regulatory affairs manager SSA, marketing, and sales teams on the regulatory submission progress of specific products and ensure that all teams have up to date regulatory information and support needed to drive performance in their respective departments.
    Submit Marketing Authorization: applications to Health Authorities according to SSA HA guidelines and GRP, in the shortest possible time based on business priorities.
    Ensure all post approval product maintenance activities including CMC variations, package insert safety updates, new indications, technical changes to the label or the packs, PBRERs, and post approval commitments are submitted and approved.
    Ensure all License Renewals are submitted on time, prior to license expiry or in accordance with the planned submission date.
    Participates as a member of the drug project team to assist in the delivery of timely approvals and advantageous product information in keeping with the needs identified by the business and markets and in compliance with relevant AstraZeneca procedures.
    Contributes to the planning, preparation (including authoring) and delivery of simple submissions and contribute to more complex ones, from either a global and or regional perspective throughout the product’s life cycle.
    Liaises proactively with the functions and participate as a member of cross-functional delivery teams, providing regulatory advice on simple regulatory issues.
    Contributes, where appropriate, to the review of cross-functional contributions and collate regulatory comments to ensure quality of documentation for submission.
    Provides local regulatory authority contact or support for such.
    Ensures that appropriate, up-to-date records are maintained for compliance.
    Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity, and collaboration.

    ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?
    Essential

    Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. Advanced degree a plus.
    Valid and available Annual Practice License for the Pharmacist.
    Registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    Significant experience of working in one or more areas in regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical or related industry, or in regulatory drug development, product approval/launch, line extension and license maintenance, or experience at a health authority.
    Project and process management.

    Desirable

    Experience of working on cross-functional teams.
    Knowledge of the drug development processes.

    Apply via :

    careers.astrazeneca.com

  • Chief Pharmacist Clinical Nurse, Wajir Community Medical Centre

    Chief Pharmacist Clinical Nurse, Wajir Community Medical Centre

    Introduction

    Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will plan, lead and direct operations and quality matters in the Pharmacy Department. S/He will also be responsible to the day-to-day operations, pharmaceutical care, distributive services, inventory management, legal responsibility and personnel management. 

    Responsibilities

    Plan and organize the deployment of pharmacy resources and scheduling of pharmacy work;
    Ensure that decisions are implemented in an efficient manner at the grass root level and without delays;
    Prepare, monitor, evaluate and take corrective action on variations to the assigned areas’ budget;
    Work closely with the medical, nursing and allied health at the assigned locations to harmonize pharmacies’ operations;
    As a member of the Formulary and Antibiotic Sub-committee, he/she will ensure adherence to MMU JCIA standards in both sub-committees;
    Develop annual goals and objectives for both sub-committees;
    Develop guidelines and data collection tools as required for the sub-committees; 
    Ensure annual registration of the Main Hospital and all the outreach centers;
    Ensure renewal of the Pharmacy Practice License of all the Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technologists;
    Ensure all the drugs stocked in the institution are registered with the regulatory authorities;
    Keep records of credentials of pharmacy staff;
    Actively participate in and promote organization team building activities;
    Research and develop tools to deliver clinical and theoretical education for specialty areas;
    Implement training plan jointly with the Clinical Pharmacists;
    Assist in regular continuous professional development activities (CEs, journal clubs etc.);
    Responsible for hiring and conducting interviews for new staff and facilitating induction of new staff into the department;
    Ensure availability of drugs at all Pharmacy locations; 
    In charge of capacity building and training of pharmacy staff;
    Annual development of the departmental budget and efficient utilization of resources;
    As a member of Research Ethics Committee (REC), ensure review of all research protocols and thesis and deliver within the specified timelines;
    Supervision of outreach pharmacy staff;
    Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures; and
    Any other role as assigned by the supervisor.

    Requirements

    Masters degree in Pharmacy;
    Registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
    Valid practising license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
    Minimum of five years’ experience as a Pharmacy Manager;
    Financial operations and leadership experience will be an added advantage;
    Basic knowledge and training about Quality systems, Risk Management and Strategic Planning;
    Influencing and networking skills;
    Interpersonal relationships skills;
    Ability to supervise and motivate staff in a team;
    Excellent Customer Service skills;
    Good understanding of numbers;
    Flexible and decisive; and
    Excellent computer skills-MS, Care system and eHR will be an added advantage.

    ​Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.recruitment@aku.edu
    Please quote the position title on the email subject.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
    Applications should be submitted latest by September 30, 2023

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    Apply via :

    hr.recruitment@aku.edu

  • Senior Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist Business Insights Manager SSA

    Senior Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist Business Insights Manager SSA

    What you’ll do?
    As the successful candidate, you will have an opportunity to work with a passionate team of individuals dedicated to accelerating access to life-changing & innovative medicines for our patients. In addition, gain exposure and network to Health Authority regulatory framework across the various SSA countries within the African Cluster. Prepare regulatory submissions for allocated products according to the agreed regulatory strategy to develop and maintain products. You will provide scientifically related guidance to cross functional teams on aspects of regulatory affairs. Use knowledge and experience in the regulatory field to influence functional objectives.
    Typical accountabilities will include:

    Provide regular feedback to senior regulatory affairs manager SSA, marketing, and sales teams on the regulatory submission progress of specific products and ensure that all teams have up to date regulatory information and support needed to drive performance in their respective departments.
    Submit Marketing Authorization: applications to Health Authorities according to SSA HA guidelines and GRP, in the shortest possible time based on business priorities.
    Ensure all post approval product maintenance activities including CMC variations, package insert safety updates, new indications, technical changes to the label or the packs, PBRERs, and post approval commitments are submitted and approved.
    Ensure all License Renewals are submitted on time, prior to license expiry or in accordance with the planned submission date.
    Participates as a member of the drug project team to assist in the delivery of timely approvals and advantageous product information in keeping with the needs identified by the business and markets and in compliance with relevant AstraZeneca procedures.
    Contributes to the planning, preparation (including authoring) and delivery of simple submissions and contribute to more complex ones, from either a global and or regional perspective throughout the product’s life cycle.
    Liaises proactively with the functions and participate as a member of cross-functional delivery teams, providing regulatory advice on simple regulatory issues.
    Contributes, where appropriate, to the review of cross-functional contributions and collate regulatory comments to ensure quality of documentation for submission.
    Provides local regulatory authority contact or support for such.
    Ensures that appropriate, up-to-date records are maintained for compliance.
    Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity, and collaboration.

    If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…
    ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?
    Essential

    Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. Advanced degree a plus.
    Valid and available Annual Practice License for the Pharmacist.
    Registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    Significant experience of working in one or more areas in regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical or related industry, or in regulatory drug development, product approval/launch, line extension and license maintenance, or experience at a health authority.
    Project and process management.

    Desirable

    Experience of working on cross-functional teams.
    Knowledge of the drug development processes.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

    Apply via :

  • Assistant Manager – Pharmacy Benefits Management

    Assistant Manager – Pharmacy Benefits Management

    Job Ref. No: JHIL093
    Role Purpose
    To supervise and provide guidance on all matters relating to pharmaceutical cost control and pharmacy benefits management.
    Main Responsibilities

    Analytics – conduct regular analysis on claims patterns from providers to ensure proper adjudication within the stipulated policy terms. Conduct trending analysis; identify leakage; and prepare objective reports on claims and case processing processes.
    Develop and implement strategies for decreasing the company pharmaceutical expenditure.
    Pricelist Management – Monitor and evaluate prices to ensure provider adherence to the reasonable and customary rates and undertaking recovery measures where necessary.
    Developing quality control processes. Provide technical support to claims processing teams i.e., reimbursement team, quality assurance team, care managers and contact center representatives on clinical queries to ensure guided verdicts.
    Achieving medical quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to claims strategic plans and reviews. Identifying problems, completing audits, determining system improvements, and implementing change.
    Training of relevant teams on pharmaceuticals or current treatment protocols where it is identified that there is a knowledge gap.
    Prepare pharmacy quality assurance documentation, presentations & reports. Analyzing and summarizing trends including failed processes, fraudulent activities, registered claims errors, corrective actions and re-validations on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis or as required by the business.
    Preauthorization of prescription drugs under stipulated parameters.
    Generic substitution – Advocate the use of generics where necessary as a method of reducing the co pharmaceutical expenditure targeting a reverse ratio.
    Poly-pharmacy – Enforce standard treatment guidelines in refence to the indicated diagnosis Discourage polypharmacy by diligently challenging of prescriptions and suggesting suitable alternatives.
    Provide technical support to claims adjudication teams i.e., reimbursement team, quality assurance team, care managers and contact center representatives on clinical queries to ensure guided verdicts.
    Drug Utilization Review – Advising clients and providers where adverse drug reactions are suspected or where potential of drug interactions exist and checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are correctly prescribed.
    Keeping up to date with the latest clinical guidelines for common ailments including non-communicable diseases as provided by Ministry of Health and other internationally recognized clinical bodies.
    Participate in formulation of appropriate CPT codes for medicines to track expenditure.
    Maintains pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
    Maintaining knowledge of new developments in the pharmaceutical sector, anticipating potential negative and positive impacts on the business, and adapting strategy accordingly.
    Performs other related duties as assigned, which may be inclusive, but not listed in the job description.
    Form and foster strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders to improve quality outcomes and cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

    Key Competencies

    Strategic thinking
    Analytical
    Creativity and innovation
    Negotiation
    Excellent analytical skills
    Performance reporting and management
    Training supervision and leadership

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
    Registration with the relevant professional body.
    Basic understanding of the concepts of insurance
    Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite and packages.

    Relevant Experience

    At least two years in Clinical Practice.
    5 years’ Relevant experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management.

    If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via Recruitment@jubileekenya.com quoting the Job Reference Number and Position by 17th September 2023

    Apply via :

    Recruitment@jubileekenya.com

  • Principal Chief Pharmacist – 1 position Nursing Officers – 7 Positions Clinical Officers – 5 Positions

    Principal Chief Pharmacist – 1 position Nursing Officers – 7 Positions Clinical Officers – 5 Positions

    Tasks and Responsibilities

    Facilitate regular inspections and quality audits to ensure conformity with national guidelines, statutory requirements and other regulations.
    Effective supervision, training and development of staff.
    Assigns work and appraises direct reports’ performance using the performance management tool.
    Establish and coordinate effective teams to deliver quality clinical care and ensuring good working relationships with other divisions.
    Ensure technical oversight of implementation of pharmacy activities including Pharmacy inventory management and quality assurance, safe, reliable and quality medicines provision to clients.
    Participate in planning, budgeting and execution of budgets for drugs and pharmaceutical requirements for the authority.

    Job Specifications

    Master’s degree in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
    Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
    Registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
    Current Practicing License by Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
    Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya.
    Member of Hospital Association of Kenya.
    Senior Management Course.
    ICT Skills.
    Demonstrated high degree of professional competency, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of Pharmaceutical Services and a thorough understanding of Health Care Management.
    5 years’ experience in similar role in a reputable organization.
    Professional ethics and values.

    Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including: –

    Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
    Clearance certificate from the Higher Educations Loans Board
    Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
    Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission; and
    Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau

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    Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications strictly online through the Authority’s Careers Portal by visiting the Kenya Ports Authority Website (https://www.kpa.co.ke) > Careers > Careers Portal and attach the following in PDF Format:Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted. To be considered, your application must be received not later than 25th September 2023

    Apply via :

    www.kpa.co.ke

  • Chief Pharmacist

    Chief Pharmacist

    Introduction
    The successful candidate will plan, lead and direct operations and quality matters in the Pharmacy Department. S/He will also be responsible to the day-to-day operations, pharmaceutical care, distributive services, inventory management, legal responsibility and personnel management. 
    Responsibilities

    Plan and organize the deployment of pharmacy resources and scheduling of pharmacy work;
    Ensure that decisions are implemented in an efficient manner at the grass root level and without delays;
    Prepare, monitor, evaluate and take corrective action on variations to the assigned areas’ budget;
    Work closely with the medical, nursing and allied health at the assigned locations to harmonize pharmacies’ operations;
    As a member of the Formulary and Antibiotic Sub-committee, he/she will ensure adherence to MMU JCIA standards in both sub-committees;
    Develop annual goals and objectives for both sub-committees;
    Develop guidelines and data collection tools as required for the sub-committees; 
    Ensure annual registration of the Main Hospital and all the outreach centers;
    Ensure renewal of the Pharmacy Practice License of all the Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technologists;
    Ensure all the drugs stocked in the institution are registered with the regulatory authorities;
    Keep records of credentials of pharmacy staff;
    Actively participate in and promote organization team building activities;
    Research and develop tools to deliver clinical and theoretical education for specialty areas;
    Implement training plan jointly with the Clinical Pharmacists;
    Assist in regular continuous professional development activities (CEs, journal clubs etc.);
    Responsible for hiring and conducting interviews for new staff and facilitating induction of new staff into the department;
    Ensure availability of drugs at all Pharmacy locations; 
    In charge of capacity building and training of pharmacy staff;
    Annual development of the departmental budget and efficient utilization of resources;
    As a member of Research Ethics Committee (REC), ensure review of all research protocols and thesis and deliver within the specified timelines;
    Supervision of outreach pharmacy staff;
    Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures; and
    Any other role as assigned by the supervisor.

    Requirements

    Bachelor of Pharmacy- Master degree will be an added advantage;
    Registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
    Minimum of five years’ experience as a Pharmacy Manager;
    Financial operations and leadership experience will be an added advantage;
    Basic knowledge and training about Quality systems, Risk Management and Strategic Planning;
    Influencing and networking skills;
    Interpersonal relationships skills;
    Ability to supervise and motivate staff in a team;
    Excellent Customer Service skills;
    Good understanding of numbers;
    Flexible and decisive; and
    Excellent computer skills-MS, Care system and eHR will be an added advantage.

    ​Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.recruitment@aku.eduPlease quote the position title on the email subject.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Applications should be submitted latest by September 30, 2023

    Apply via :

    hr.recruitment@aku.edu

  • Assistant Quality Control

    Assistant Quality Control

    Job Details

    Evaluate the materials routinely used during production, the work environment, and components during production by running specific tests of quality.
    Receiving, sampling, and analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, intermediate, bulk, and finished products.
    Validation of production processes, quality control procedures, and calibration of equipment, and maintenance of their records.
    Communicate with management and other team members when problems arise and offer possible solutions to help correct any mistakes during manufacturing.
    Issue Root cause, Corrective action and Preventive Measures.
    Liaise with all departments and the hygiene team to ensure 100%compliance to GMP.
    Perform detailed inspection of manufactured products against product specifications.
    Report findings of quality issues.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: sales@kampharmacy.com using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    sales@kampharmacy.com

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Pharmaceutical Technologist

    The role

    The Pharmaceutical technologist is a team member who is passionate about providing and promoting primary health care services in Kenya and across the continent. You should apply if you believe you can provide compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based clinical services to clients at Penda Health. We expect you to create an outstanding patient experience for our clients, so that they know the value of having a primary healthcare physician and therefore choose Penda Health as their primary healthcare provider.

    Responsibilities:
    Specifically, you will be responsible for:
    Offer amazing patient experience!

    Work with clinical officers to ensure safe, economical and rational use of drugs and other pharmaceutical products
    Treat patients with empathy and understanding.
    Listen to patients and make them feel heard.
    Go above and beyond in meeting patients’ needs. 
    Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and experience.

    Manage a complex formulary

    Implement high standards of drug storage, usage, cost effectiveness and ensure cleanliness of the medicine storage areas by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
    Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; preparing labels and removing outdated drugs.
    Check the expiry dates of pharmacy drugs and adhering to the SOPs in place.
    Safeguard pharmacy stocks and conduct stock takes as per the standard operating procedures.

    Be an amazing teammate!

    Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
    Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of all the changes that occur in the Pharmaceutical field.
    Be an integral member of the whole medical centre team when it comes to providing an amazing patient experience, doing community outreach, and marketing Penda’s services.
    You are punctual to your point of work when scheduled, and you communicate with your manager in any situation where you are unable to keep time.
    Always be open to feedback from other medical centre teammates, and you offer constructive feedback to teammates as needed.
    Perform any other duties as required by the branch manager.

    Qualifications and attributes for the position holder

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and with a valid  license
    Minimum 2 year experience in health or community related work.
    Ability to interact well with patients.
    Great team player with drive for results.
    Ability to work under minimum supervision.
    General computer proficiency.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English & Kiswahili.

    Apply via :

    pendahealth.applytojob.com

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist, Main Pharmacy Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department Manager, Business Development and Operations, Outreach Administration Office

    Pharmaceutical Technologist, Main Pharmacy Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department Manager, Business Development and Operations, Outreach Administration Office

    Responsibilities

    Receive, verify prescriptions and dispense drugs in a timely manner within approved standards and procedures.
    Contact the physician immediately for inaccuracy and illegibility in a prescription order, document errors and communicate them to the nursing and pharmacy staff
    Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing medication to patients/customers.
    Check that every label placed on the medications contains the correct patient name, drug, quantity and directions.
    Compound extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per laid down procedures.
    Counsel patients on drug administration and use of devices for optimum wellness and recovery.
    Receive, return and update drug credits on the system in a timely manner.
    Deliver drug discharges to patients in the ward where applicable
    Communicate out of stock and non-stock effectively and timely to prescriber and nurse and provide alternative choice or make arrangements to order promptly.
    Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage and dispensation of medications
    Record, monitor and update the expiry list of medications in timely manner.
    Conduct nursing floor inspections once a month for all ward stock, solutions and patient medication left behind
    Complete documentation of Interventions, Medication errors and Near Miss, Adverse events, Medication queries, Patient complaints or any other incidents and forward to relevant office
    Perform random medication checks daily and Monitor variance levels in your respective satellites.
    Compile daily satellite reports.
    Carry out regular satellite stock-take exercise.
    Report any special indicators allocated.
    Maintain and update personal drug knowledge data base to ensure accurate provision of pharmaceutical care of general disease states as well as specialized knowledge in the assigned area of expertise

    Requirements

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
    Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    1 year working experience in a busy facility, preferably a hospital
    Computer literate
    Able to communicate with medical professionals
    Able to work with a team of people from various backgrounds and training
    Excellent customer service skills and empathetic to patients of all ages
    Good interpersonal skills
    Culturally sensitive
    Able to keep up with pharmaceutical developments and Continuous Medical Education programmes.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

    Apply via :

  • Assistant Quality Control

    Assistant Quality Control

    Job Details

    Evaluate the materials routinely used during production, the work environment, and components during production by running specific tests of quality.
    Receiving, sampling, and analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, intermediate, bulk, and finished products.
    Validation of production processes, quality control procedures, and calibration of equipment, and maintenance of their records.
    Communicate with management and other team members when problems arise and offer possible solutions to help correct any mistakes during manufacturing.
    Issue Root cause, Corrective action and Preventive Measures.
    Liaise with all departments and the hygiene team to ensure 100%compliance to GMP.
    Perform detailed inspection of manufactured products against product specifications.
    Report findings of quality issues.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: sales@kampharmacy.com using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    sales@kampharmacy.com