Study Pharmacist NGO Job IRDO

Study Pharmacist NGO Job. Medical Jobs in Kenya

1 Post – Kisumu

Job Summary

The pharmacist will be responsible for the management, accountability, and dispensing of investigational products (IPs) in compliance with the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP), and sponsor requirements. 

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Key Roles and Responsibilities 

Reporting to: Study Pl 

• In charge of all pharmacy activities and staff 
• Receive, verify, and document receipt of investigational product 
• Store the IP under appropriate temperature-controlled conditions 
• Maintain complete and up-to-date drug accountability records, including shipment, dispensing, returns, and destruction logs. 
• Prepare and dispense the IP in accordance with the randomization schedule and blinding requirements. 
• Educate participants on correct usage of the investigational product, side effects, and storage. 
• Monitor and document participant adherence and return of unused medication. Ensure all pharmacy-related procedures adhere to GCP/GPP and the study protocol. 
• Develop and maintain pharmacy SOPs and ensure alignment with sponsor requirements. 
• Participate in internal and external monitoring, audits, and inspections. 
• Provide timely reports and updates on IP inventory and dispensing trends to the Pl and sponsor. 
• Work closely with study clinicians and coordinators toensure timely and appropriate IP dispensing. 
• Supervise and train pharmacy assistants or support staff involved in the study. Provide technical advice on pharmaceutical aspects of the study when required.
• Monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and suspected unexpected serious adverse reactions (SUSARS) as part of pharmacovigilance responsibilities, in collaboration with the safety team. Support pharmacovigilance processes by maintaining records of all drug safety reports and assisting in safety-related queries from the sponsor or regulatory authorities. 
• Manage and dispense non-investigational medications (e.g., concomitant medications, rescue medications) as per protocol and ensure proper documentation and accountability. 
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and stock tracking of both investigational and non-investigational products. 
• Administer respective Case Report Forms (CRFs) 
• Carrying out QA/QC of study CRFs, source docs, and resolve queries that may arise. 
• Processing study products destruction documents and taking part in actual destruction process. 
• Enhancing communication between pharmacy and local PPB and coordinating center. 
• Management of regulatory affairs regarding pharmacy 

Minimum Qualification 

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm) from a PPB recognized institution. Valid license to practice from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a research or clinical trial setting. 
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP, GPP, and clinical trial regulatory guidelines. 
• Previous experience handling blinded studies or PrEP-related research is an added advantage. 

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How to Apply

Interested candidates to submit applications, completed with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, practising license, names and day telephone numbers of three professional referees and expected salary to reach the undersigned not later than 3rd July 2025. Indicate the position you are applying for on your envelope (if sent by ordinary mail or hand delivered) or in the email subject line (if sent via email).

IRDO is an equal opportunity employer. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Send to: 

The Human Resource Manager, 

Impact Research and Development Organization,

P.O. Box 9171 – 40141, 

Kisumu.

OR careers@impact-rdo.org