Pharmacy Technician - Pune - Doctors Without
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Vacancy: Pharmacy Technician (for our EndTB Trial) No. of Vacancies-1
Doctors without Borders IndiaDoctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, independent,
medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed
conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusionfrom healthcare in more than
70 countries. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender
or political affiliation.
Doctors Without Borders has worked in India since 1999, providing free-of-charge essential
healthcare to people in remote areas; treatment and care for people affected by HIV/AIDS,
malnutrition; hepatitis C, tuberculosis, kala azar and sexual and gender-based violence; an
important subject for our action is containing effect of antibiotic resistance. We also respondto
natural disasters and other emergencies, provides mental healthcare and advocates for the
development of more effective and affordable medicines to improve access to treatment
everywhere.
Doctors without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and
Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.
Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi,
Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur
Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the endTB project
Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Researchand
Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard
Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to
revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the worlds leading
infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a
highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for
the management of MDR-TB.
The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five
new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of
the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for multidrug-resistant TB
(MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and
avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient
populations.These multi-country trials are being conducted in
Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. InIndia the trials
are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in
Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National
Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).
Specific skills
Ability to organize and prioritize workload & taking initiative when appropriate
Able to integrate into a multi-cultural team and cooperate with co-workers
Able to work independently as well as part of a team and ability to cope with stress.
Good Punctuality and ability to act with responsibility
Demonstrates flexibility in taking up tasks outside of regular job responsibilities as
required and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
Essential computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word & MS Excel)
Excellent reporting skills.
Benefits (Non-negotiable)
Monthly Gross Salary: INR 31,403 and Secondary Benefits as per policies:
13th Month Salary/ Festival Bonus
18 Annual Leaves
12 Casual Leaves
Other compassionate leaves
Medical Reimbursement including dependents
Qualifications:
Graduation in Pharmacy Essential
Registration with Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council is essential
Masters degree in Pharmacy or PG Diploma in clinical research is preferred
Experience:
Experience collaborating with local pharmacy systems (MoH and private) will be an
asset Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Accountabilities :
In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, assisting in the supervision,management andcontrolof
the medical stock in the project in order to avoid ruptures, losses and gross overstock of drugs and
other supplies and overseeing and monitoring its storage conditions
In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, assisting on a monthly basis with preparation and
approval of order requests, ensuring they are completed in timely manner to prevent unnecessary
orders in between. Following up on drug ruptures.
In cooperation with the Pharmacy Supervisor and other DWBI team members, assisting in the
supervision, management, follow up and control of medical/supply stock in the DWBI office, expat
houses, and DWBI cars. This includes physical count, ordering and monitoring of expired dates.
Assisting with the collection of consumption from facilities on at least a monthly basis andcollecting
data about number of patients. Cooperating with and assisting the Pharmacy Manager in all related
monthly reports, and under the Pharmacy Managers supervision, communicating and providing
medical data to relevant DWBI team members
Assisting in preparing and organizing training sessions for DWBI staff.
Dispensing:
Preparation of blister packs and dispensing of the drugs as per the prescription issued by Medical
doctors.
Coordination with study clinic team for distribution of trial drugs to the patients and collection of
unused drugs to maintain the accountability
In support with Pharmacy supervisor addressing the drugs related queries from clinic team and
patients.
Create and maintain database for dispensing and usage of drugs using tools and software provided
by project.
Pharmacy regulatory compliance
Ensure that all study drugs are stored according to protocol/SOP/manufacturers instructions in
restricted access area to prevent loss or use by unauthorised individuals.
Maintain pharmacy temperature conditions and continuous temperature monitoring: record the
storage temperature and relative humidity twice daily, except for the days off.
Perform weekly uploads from the data logger records to an electronic device andUSB key,andretain
the printed version of data logger reports in the pharmacy site file.
Assist with pharmacy quality assurance and quality control processes.
Ensure implementation of GDP guidelines:
Complete and maintain pharmacy records for the sponsor and regulatory audits.
In case of a cold chain break down or related inconsistencies, reporting to Site Coordinator and
Sponsor as per the reporting guidelines
Investigational product
Assist with procurement of trial medication
Receive trial drugs from suppliers; document receipt and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain accurate and proper records for all drugs received and distributed by the trial pharmacy,
according to trial SOPs.
Facilitate the transport of drugs from dispensing pharmacy to study clinic with proper measures and
as and when required to participants residence.
Prepare weekly medication blister packs for participants as per prescriptions from trial doctors, in
accordance with trial SOP, under direct supervision of the trial pharmacist.
Dispense trial medication, as per specific protocol/SOP requirements, under the supervision of the
trial pharmacist.
To ensure that stored stock is kept clean, dry and secure at all times. Dispensing Pharmacy is kept
clean and tidy to allow for ease of access and safety considerations.
To facilitate and monitor regular cleaning of Dispensing Pharmacy.
Security & Infection Control
Follow DWBI guidelines at all times.
To be flexible to rotate all interventions of the project.
Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Location: Pune
Expected Start Date: 1st June 2021To apply please email your CV and motivation letter with the subject Ref: PharmacyTech(EndTB) to: ms**********i@br*****s.msf.org by 17th May 2021 10:00 pm.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND INVITED FOR INTERVIEW. www.msfindia.in
Job Classification
Industry: NGO, Social Services, Regulators, Industry AssociationsFunctional Area: Medical, Healthcare, R&D, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology,
Role Category: Medical Professional
Role: Medical Professional
Employement Type: Full time
Education
Under Graduation: B.Pharma in PharmacyPost Graduation: Post Graduation Not Required
Doctorate: Doctorate Not Required
Contact Details:
Company: Doctors WithoutAddress: 3rd Floor, Pitruchaya building , Sanghavi corporate Park, Near Wasan motors, Govandi east Mumbai - 400088
Location(s): Pune
Keyskills: Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacy Clinical Trials Database Maintenance Regulatory Audits Clinical Research Site Coordination Dispensing Healthcare Technician Activities Quality Assurance Quality Control
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