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Job Summary

Job Title:
Production Officer – Manufacturing
Employer:
Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Engineering Jobs
Number of Positions:
4
Deadline:
Friday, 30 May 2025

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About the Organisation

4 Production Officer – Manufacturing jobs at Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)| Apply Now

Mukono, Uganda

​Established in 2006, Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) is East Africa's largest manufacturer of parenteral pharmaceuticals, specializing in Large Volume Parenterals (LVPs) and Small Volume Parenterals (SVPs). Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in Mukono, Uganda, APDL produces a wide range of intravenous fluids, ear, eye, and nasal drops, and injectables, employing advanced blow-fill-seal technology to ensure product purity.

The company has been recognized for excellence, notably being named the Top Company in the Manufacturing Sector by the Indian Business Forum. APDL fosters a dynamic work culture, offering opportunities for professional growth across various disciplines, with a team of over 200 qualified personnel. Their business model focuses on delivering affordable, high-quality pharmaceutical products, supported by a robust distribution network that serves both local and regional markets.

Core values of integrity, teamwork, and efficiency guide their operations, complemented by corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at community welfare. For more information, visit their website at https://abacusparenteral.com/.

Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Production Officer – Manufacturing jobs at Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)

Full Time

Deadline: 

30 May 2025

Job Title

4 Production Officer – Manufacturing jobs at Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)

Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)

Job Description

Job Title:  Production Officer – Manufacturing (4 Jobs)

Organisation: Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)

Duty Station:  Mukono, Uganda

Reporting to: Team Leader-Manufacturing

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Please submit your CV and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com

Deadline: 30th May 2025, at 5:00 PM.

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Supervision

  • To conduct environmental monitoring of the clean room and inform the maintenance department in case of any deviations.

  • To supervise cleaning and disinfection of the clean room as per SOP.

  • Report any maintenance work in the clean room to the maintenance department.

  • To ensure the availability of a sufficient number of garments in the clean room.

  • To do routine checks on the cleanliness of workers inside the clean room area.

  • To ensure that all cleanroom staff adhere to proper gowning procedures of the cleanroom as per SOP.

  • To supervise and monitor the standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the dispensing area all the time.

  • Check inventory levels of materials required. That is cleaning agents, gloves, etc.

  • To ensure that SOPs are followed in the process flow of water treatment.

  • To enforce cGMP guidelines and ensure their implementation in the water treatment plant.


Process control

  • To fill BMR requisition upon receipt of the production plan and send it to the QA department for BMR registration.

  • To get BMR approved with authorized signatures.

  • To take store requisition slips from the BMR and get authorized signatures.

  • To make the required equipment available in advance, which is necessary for dispensing, like sterilized scoops, double plastic bags, and cable ties.

  • To give proper identification tags on issued material in the dispensing area.

  • To weigh and issue the correct quantity of raw materials and balance calibration in the dispensing area.

  • To monitor positive pressure and temperature/humidity of the dispensing area and inform the engineering department if any abnormality is found.

  • To check the cleaning of dispensing booths and scoops after the dispensing process.

  • To return excess raw and packaging material after completion of dispensing to store using a return slip.

  • To receive plastic granules for daily manufacturing activities and its accountability.

  • Checking and filling of batches online for proper production planning and accountability.

  • To transfer dispensed raw materials to the mixing area, use the pass box for batch manufacturing.

  • To ensure that batches are manufactured on time as per the SOP.

  • To ensure that CIP/SIP processes are undertaken as per validated procedures.

  • To do filter intensity tests on both air and product filters as the SOP.

  • To start and stop production filling lines.

  • To ensure smooth functioning of the water treatment plant.

  • To liaise with the team leader in case of any maintenance works.

  • To ensure a constant and even supply of quality RO water and WFI to all points of usage.

  • To ensure that all equipment undergoes routine validation and calibration processes.

Documentation

  • To do online documentation.

  • To ensure that all BMR records are properly filled on line.

Any other Duties

  • Ensure that any other duty assigned by HOD is executed to management expectations.


AUTHORITIES:

  • Operate water treatment plant equipment.

  • Perform chemical cleaning of the plant and maintain it in good working condition.

  • To weigh and issue the correct quantity of materials to the clean room and do balance calibration in the dispensing area.

  • Do raw materials requisition from the stores and give its accountability.

  • Manufacturing of product batches.

  • Verification of cleanliness of the cleanroom and proper gowning of cleanroom personnel.

  • Monitoring of manufacturing process.

4 Production Officer – Manufacturing jobs at Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)

SERVICES

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RESIDENTIAL

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial chemistry or any chemical related course

  • 2 years’ experience working in relevant/similar company


Competencies:

  • Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  • Report Writing Skills

  • Analytical Skills

  • Presentation skills

  • Good communication & interpersonal Skills

  • Computer Skills (PPt, Excel and MS Word)

  • Able to learn and adopt to change.

  • Innovative/creative skills.


Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:

  • Respect for others

  • Sociable

  • Result oriented

  • Open and Decisive.

  • Business Acumen

  • Teamwork

  • Responsible

  • Mature & assertive


TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic safety training

  • Basic GMP training

  • Leadership training

  • Entry & exit into production area training

  • Good documentation practices training

  • Hygiene training

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