Dei BioPharma Ltd
Announcement Number: DB/05/2025/PD022
Position Title: Production Assistants – Oral Solid Dosage (Number of Positions: 25)
Opening Period: 05/05/2025 – 05/12/2025
Series/Grade: L (1)
Salary: Competitive
Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants
Duration Appointment: Indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period
Supervisory Position: No
Job Summary:
The Production Assistant Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) Section provides hands-on support in the manufacturing of tablets and capsulesnoperations under the guidance of Production Officers. The role spans across key OSD units including granulation, compression, encapsulation and coating. The Production Assistant ensures adherence to cMP standards, proper documentation practices and contributes to the smooth and hygienic operation of the OSD manufacturing area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist in weighing, sieving, and transferring raw materials and intermediates to various production stages.
2. Support machine operators in granulation, compression, encapsulation and coating operations by ensuring timely material supply.
3. Participate in cleaning and preparation of equipment and production rooms according to approved SOPs.
4. Assist with loading and unloading of products on equipment such as blenders, tablet presses, coaters, and capsule fillers.
5. Ensure segregation and proper labeling of in-process materials and waste in compliance with production protocols.
6. Complete assigned entries in logbooks, cleaning records and batch documentation under supervision.
7. Maintain good housekeeping in assigned production areas and ensure hygiene standards are met.
8. Comply with gowning, safety, and hygiene procedures while working in classified OSD zones.
9. Report any abnormal equipment behavior, deviations, or incidents to production supervisors.
10. Participate in routine GMP and safety training and assist in equipment changeover activities.
Academic Qualifications:
New Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) is required. Additional technical training or certification in pharmaceutical production or industrial operations is an added advantage.
Experience and Competencies:
1. Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or related manufacturing environment.
2. Familiarity with GMP and production hygiene practices.
3. Ability to understand and follow written procedures and work instructions.
4. Physically fit and able to handle materials and work in a fast-paced production setting.
5. Strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Dei BioPharma Ltd, provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or marital status.
HOW TO APPLY:
All interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their CVs, Cover Letter & Academic documents (addressed to the Human Resources Manager)
All Application documents should be merged as one document in PDF or DOC / DOCX, which should not exceed 10MB
Applications should be sent by email to recruitment@deibiopharma. com with the JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE
Should you not hear from us within twenty one (21) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful
Deadline: 12th May 2025 by 5:00PM
