The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research hereby invites internal applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of
\nPHARMACISTS\/SENIOR PHARMACISTS.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: PHARMACISTS\/SENIOR PHARMACISTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 The job role requires conduct of Clinical Trials to stimulate cutting edge research. Roles and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Coordinate, collaborate and provide expertise in support of clinical drug trials. Specific Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Develop and review Clinical Pharmaceutical Trial proposals and liaise with Specialist Clinical Teams to assess potential ethical issues, and feasibility including Pharmacy capability and capacity to support the proposal. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Candidate must possess BPharm\/PharmD and a Master\u2019s degree (MSC\/MPH\/MPhil) in a relevant area from a recognized university. Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the<\/p>\n Registrar, University of Ghana<\/strong>, through<\/p>\n vacancies@ug.edu.gh<\/strong>\u00a0(Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.<\/p>\n The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:<\/p>\n 1. Completed application form for Senior Administrative and Professional employees (UAB Form 1B) to be downloaded from the University\u2019s website at:\u00a0www.ug.edu.gh\/hrodd; The reference letters should, among others, include the following information on the candidate:<\/strong><\/p>\n a. Professional competence and work output Applications should reach:<\/p>\n vacancies@ug.edu.gh<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research hereby invites internal applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of PHARMACISTS\/SENIOR PHARMACISTS. Job Description Job Title: PHARMACISTS\/SENIOR PHARMACISTS. Job Summary \u2022…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[130],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-mU8","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88048"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88048"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88048\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 The position is full-time with a commitment to the development and delivery of a pharmacy service for Clinical Trials involving medicinal substances (pharmaceuticals).
\n\u2022 As part of a team, the successful candidate will be expected to provide other pharmacy services including dispensary, procurement, and clinical pharmacy services.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Provide accurate and efficient dispensing of medication.
\n\u2022 Provide direct and functional supervision and maintain overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in assigned areas.
\n\u2022 Perform cross-functional duties including those of the Admixture Pharmacist.
\n\u2022 Develop and maintain policies and guidelines for pharmaceutical clinical trials that support and facilitate Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
\n\u2022 Act as research expertise to advise on trial design, procurement of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP), randomization blinding and documentation for in-house Clinical Trials.
\n\u2022 Maintain communication with research staff, pharmacy, and Principal
\nInvestigator of Clinical Trials.
\n\u2022 Support grantsmanship and collaboration on other researches consistent with the job classification, as required to promote linkage between research and industry.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Submit all Clinical Trial Proposals to the FDA and Research and Ethics Committee.
\n\u2022 Ensure that all pharmacy FDA queries are resolved during the feasibility and study set up phase.
\n\u2022 Support the Principal Investigator of the Clinical Trials in applying for Clinical Trial Authorization.
\n\u2022 Support the Principal Investigator in the maintenance of study site documentation to the standard required by the Clinical Research Organization.
\n\u2022 Liaise with other clinical trial centres to assure standardized practice.
\n\u2022 Support good clinical practice, good manufacturing practice and current national and international regulatory requirements as appropriate.
\n\u2022 Ensure the appropriate and timely authorization and dispensing of IMP as required.
\n\u2022 Provide appropriate advice to clinicians, nursing staff and patients on taking Investigational medical products as per the clinical trial protocol guidelines.
\n\u2022 Facilitate the training of students, clinicians, nursing staff and allied health professionals on good clinical trial conduct and practice liaising with accredited education providers where necessary.
\n\u2022 Attend study site meetings as required including feasibility, set up, initiation and study close out.
\n\u2022 Support the provision of appropriate trial participant counselling in the use of their IMP.
\n\u2022 Maintain a pharmacy binder which contains a study summary, protocol, dispensing procedures, completed samples of required paperwork,
\ndispensing checklist, billing procedures and any other relevant materials for each investigational trial.
\n\u2022 Maintain and coordinate distribution of an up-to-date University of Ghana clinical investigational drug trials list, as scheduled.
\n\u2022 Maintain temperature monitoring and cold chain of investigational drugs and vaccines.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Must be registered with the Pharmacy Council\/Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
\n\u2022 At least three (3) years relevant post-qualification experience, for Pharmacist and at least six (6) years for Senior Pharmacist preferably working in a researchfacility and possessing the requisite knowledge in clinical trials.
\n\u2022 Experience in conducting and managing clinical trials will be an advantage.
\n\u2022 Exceptional team player and communication skills.
\n\u2022 Ability to work under pressure and flexible working hours.<\/p>\n
\n2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
\n3. Copies of relevant educational and\/or professional certificates; and,
\n4. Two reference letters, at least one of which should be from a Head of Unit in the University of Ghana, with whom the applicant has worked.<\/p>\n
\nb. Leadership abilities and sense of responsibility
\nc. General Contribution to the work of the University (or relevant organization)
\nd. Interpersonal skills
\ne. Any other relevant information<\/p>\n