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Job Summary

Job Title:
Project Pharmacist – Regulatory & Supply Chain Coordination
Employer:
Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)
Location:
Entebbe
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Medical jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 23 January 2026

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The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) is seeking a highly motivated, organised, and experienced Project Manager to lead the day-to-day implementation of a groundbreaking, Wellcome Trust-funded multi-national research programme. This high-profile initiative brings together leading academic and public health institutions across sub-Saharan Africa and global partners from the USA, UK, and Germany, working at the cutting edge of vaccine research, immunological profiling, and epidemic preparedness.

Full-time

Deadline: 

23 Jan 2026

Project Pharmacist – Regulatory & Supply Chain Coordination Job at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)

Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)

Job Description

Prepare and submit applications for National Drug Authority (NDA) import permits, licenses, and regulatory clearances for reagents, consumables, investigational products, and equipment.

Track regulatory submissions and proactively follow up to ensure timely approvals. Maintain accurate regulatory documentation, permits, and audit-ready records.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Prepare and submit applications for National Drug Authority (NDA) import permits, licenses, and regulatory clearances for reagents, consumables, investigational products, and equipment.
  • Track regulatory submissions and proactively follow up to ensure timely approvals. Maintain accurate regulatory documentation, permits, and audit-ready records.
  • Support protocol amendments and renewals from a regulatory and pharmacy perspective

Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination

  • Initiate procurement processes by preparing memos, Form 5, justifications, and submission packages.
  • Liaise with procurement teams and suppliers to source compliant reagents, consumables, and equipment.
  • Track procurement progress and provide regular updates to project teams and investigators.
  • Coordinate international and local shipments, including customs clearance, cold-chain requirements, and delivery logistics.
  • Follow up on supplier payments in coordination with finance and procurement.

Inventory & Quality Management

  • Receive supplies and verify correctness, integrity, batch documentation, and storage conditions with end users.
  • Ensure compliant storage, labelling, and traceability of reagents and pharmaceutical products.
  • Update automated stock databases daily and generate stock-out risk reports.
  • Verify laboratory requisitions before issuance from central stores.
  • Maintain and update equipment inventories, installation records, engraving, and asset tracking.
  • Coordinate equipment repairs, servicing, and replacements.

Prescription & Pharmacy Oversight

  • Support prescription management, accountability, and documentation for controlled or regulated materials where applicable.
  • Ensure compliance with pharmacy practice standards, pharmacovigilance principles, and institutional SOPs.

Coordination & Administration

  • Organise meetings, prepare agendas, record and archive minutes.
  • Maintain the project master file and controlled documentation systems. Support SOP review, editing, and version control.
  • Assist with recruitment logistics including shortlisting and interview coordination.
  • Liaise with IT for software and hardware support.
  • Communicate pending actions and delivery timelines to Principal Investigators and laboratory leads.


Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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

Interested Ugandan candidates should submit:

  • A copy of your Uganda National ID
  • A cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation.
  • A detailed CV (Maximum 4 pages. Arial. Font 12
  • Contacts of two professional referees
  • A copy of your last role appraisal
  • Copies of all pre-graduate, graduate academic qualifications
  • Professional registration documents.

Applications should be sent to: jtumusime@uvri.go.ugdirectoruvri@uvri.go.ug; mkatusabe@ uvri.go.ug with the subject line “Pharmacist – Regulatory & Supply Chain ‘

Deadline: 16th January 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UVRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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