Research Pharmacist, Clinical Research Unit At Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary
The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is seeking a Research Pharmacist to coordinate, collaborate on, and provide expertise in support of clinical trials using both investigational and conventional oncologic and non-oncologic agents; performing education and training responsibilities to those within in and outside of the CRU; providing accurate and efficient dispensing of medication; providing direct and/or functional supervision; maintaining overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in assigned area; performing cross-functional duties including those of the oncology/IV admixture pharmacist, patient care.

Responsibilities
Responsible for clinical investigational drug trials from a pharmacy perspective.
Participate in the orientation and training of new employees, as required.
Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as related to clinical investigational drug trials and new FDA-approved drugs.
Monitors pharmacy activities to ensure adherence to study protocols' and AKUH,N dispensing procedures.
Monitors pharmacy activities to ensure adherence to proper inventory record maintenance and timely and accurate billing as required to support clinical investigational drug trials.
Participates in the development of software programs designed to facilitate management of clinical investigational drug trials.
Completes reports including incident reports, adverse drug reaction reports, etc., as required.
Collaborates in the identification and development of revenue-generating opportunities, as appropriate.
Provides direct and/or functional supervision, maintain overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in assigned area.
Oversees activity and is responsible for Pharmacy Technician working in CRU
Facilitates rapport with hospital pharmacy department, principal investigators, clinical research team members and trial sponsors.
Consults with other pharmacy personnel, to obtain information/expertise in support of the investigational drug trials, as required.

Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (or equivalent Pharmacy degree)
Certificate and Practicing License from Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Registered with Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
Training in Aseptic techniques
CITI ICH-GCP/Research training
Minimum of 3 years' working experience
Working knowledge of hospital pharmacy and clinical trials services.
Preference given to candidates with past research and oncology drug management experience
Training in research pharmacy is highly desirable.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
Strong organizational skills with ability to work with minimal supervision.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal communication.
Ability to independently prioritize work, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management skills with remarkable ability to follow through on tasks assigned.
Demonstrates supervisory skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
Sound knowledge of teaching and the methods involved in learning and instruction.
Excellent computer/data entry skills.