Pharmacy Technician

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Contract Expires In -1 month Kampala Duty Station - MU-JHU Recruitment sites for the NeoSep1 trial Diploma 2 years experience 2 positions Healthcare Science & Engineering Business Operations

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MU-JHU Care LTD is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (2 positions) for the NeoSep1 trial — an open-label randomised controlled trial comparing novel combination and currently used antibiotic regimens for the empiric treatment of neonatal sepsis with a run-in confirmatory pharmacokinetic phase (Principal Investigator – Dr. Maxensia Owor). The successful candidate will be responsible for management of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) and concomitant medications including preparation and dispensing of Intravenous Medications, ensuring smooth research dispensing room operations and supervision of the dispensing room team at MU-JHU Recruitment sites for the NeoSep1 trial.

Reports to: Study Contact Pharmacist (works under supervision of the Lead Pharmacist)
Duty Station: MU-JHU Recruitment sites for the NeoSep1 trial | Kampala
Contract Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Work Hours: Full-time (8 hours)
Industry: Professional Services
Number of Positions: 2

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Stock Management including forecast, requisition, stocking, storage, verification, preparation, dispensing and issuing of medications (Investigational Medicinal Products and concomitant medications)
Preparation and dispensing of Intravenous Medications
Oversee maintenance of dispensing room and equipment therein
Supervision and training of the study dispensing room staff
Enforcing general internal drug policies and procedures
Preparation of reports on dispensing room activities
Ensuring smooth research dispensing room operations at MU-JHU Recruitment sites for the NeoSep1 trial

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

Diploma in Pharmacy with at least 2 years' working experience in a similar position within a busy research institution
Priority will be given to applicants with previous working experience in a multi-disciplinary, HIV/AIDS medical research or program set-up
Basic computer skills are required
Previous work exposure in an HIV/AIDS related center or Research facility will be considered an added advantage

About MU-JHU Care LTD

MU-JHU is an indigenous medical research and care organization in existence since 1988, located on Upper Mulago Hill in Kampala. MU-JHU is a key player and contributor to new knowledge in HIV prevention, care, and treatment, community HIV programs as well as non-HIV research, and training. We envision a Uganda where all women, children, adolescents, and their families enjoy full health and wellbeing. Our mission is to be a Centre of excellence in health research and care for women, adolescents, children, and their families.

Founded in 1988 as a collaboration between Makerere University (Kampala) and Case Western Reserve University (USA) by the late Prof. Francis A. Mmiro, the late Prof. Christopher M. Ndugwa, Prof. Brooks Jackson and Prof. Laura Guay, the collaboration became the Makerere University–Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration in 1996 and was registered as MU-JHU Care Limited, a not-for-profit entity, in 2006. Landmark work includes the HIVNET 012 study (1997-1999) on single-dose nevirapine for prevention of mother-to-child transmission, which informed global PMTCT policy. Today MU-JHU operates a comprehensive research portfolio spanning primary HIV prevention, TB diagnosis and management, paediatric neurodevelopment, birth-defects surveillance, women's health including bone and reproductive health, and a maternal vaccine platform for Group B Streptococcus and other vaccines, in partnership with local and international academic and clinical partners including Johns Hopkins University.

Vision: A positive impact on the health and well-being of the people of Uganda and globally including women, children and youth
Mission: To undertake health research, provide health-services and conduct training; focusing on HIV, prevalent and emerging conditions affecting the well-being of women, children, youth and families
Location: Upper Mulago Hill Road, P.O. Box 23491 Kampala, Uganda — MU-JHU Complex along Upper Mulago Hill Road, Mulago National Referral Hospital campus

For more about the organization, visit: https://www.mujhu.org/ and https://www.mujhu.org/who-we-are/about-us/

Application Procedure

Prepare a complete application with an up-to-date CV including 3 referees and their full addresses or contact telephone numbers
Attach copies of academic certificates and testimonials
Address your application to the MU-JHU Human Resource Director
Send your application by email to hr@mujhu.org — application file size should not exceed 15MBs
Use email subject relevant to the position, e.g., "Application: Pharmacy Technician - NeoSep1"
Submit not later than 03rd September 2026 by 5:30pm
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
For more information and official advert, visit: https://www.mujhu.org/opportunities/careers/

Job Summary

Job Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Business Operations (Health / Medicine)
Job Type: Contract (Full-time, 1 Year Renewable)
Deadline of this Job: 2026-09-03 (Thursday, September 3 2026 by 5:30pm)
Duty Station: MU-JHU Recruitment sites for the NeoSep1 trial | Kampala
Date Posted: 2026-09-01 (Tuesday, September 1 2026)
No of Jobs: 2 positions
Application Link / Email: hr@mujhu.org | https://www.mujhu.org/opportunities/careers/
Location pin: Upper Mulago Hill Road, P.O. Box 23491 Kampala, Uganda (MU-JHU Complex, Mulago Hill, Kampala)
Base Salary: Not Disclosed