Dei BioPharma Ltd
Dei BioPharma Ltd is a biotech and pharmaceutical research firm duly incorporated in Uganda, specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative medicines and vaccines.
The development of our drugs and vaccines manufacturing facility was commissioned on July 6, 2021, by President Yoweri Museveni and Kenya President William Ruto (then Vice President).
The state-of the art facility is situated in Matugga, Wakiso district. Uganda, and shall produce high quality medicines across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
These include malaria, cancer, generies, beta lactums, non betalactums, nutraceuticals, parentals, Heparin, APIs, Insulin, Glagine, vaccines and monocolonal antibodies.
The manufacturing facility is gearing to produce one billion doses of mRNA vaccines guided by the most stringent global CMP including the US FDA, EU (EMA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
Announcement Number: DB/05/2025/PD02
Position Title: Production Officer – Oral Liquids (Number of positions: 03)
Opening Period: 05/05/2025 – 05/12/2025
Series/Grade: L (3)
Salary: Competitive
Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants
Duration Appointment: Indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period
Supervisory Position: None
Job Summary:
The Production Officer Oral Liquids will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end manufacturing of oral liquid dosage forms such as syrups, suspensions and solutions in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This includes supervising batch manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), coordinating with quality and engineering teams and ensuring process efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
The role requires hands-on experience with mixing vessels, filtration systems and filing lines as well as sound knowledge of process validation, documentation, and deviation management. The ideal candidate should be technically competent, detail-oriented, and capable of leading teams in a sterile or classified manufacturing environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervise and execute the manufacturing process for oral liquid formulations including syrups, suspensions and solutions as per approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
2. Prepare and verify raw materials, equipment and documentation prior to production initiation.
3. Operate and monitor liquid preparation equipment including mixing tanks, homogenizers and filtration systems.
4. Ensure process parameters such as mixing speed, temperature and pH are maintained within validated ranges.
5. Oversee bulk transfer of finished liquids to holding tanks or filling lines and coordinate filling activities with the packaging team.
6. Perform in-process checks for clarity, volume, ph and homogeneity and take necessary corrective actions when required.
7. Maintain accurate records of production operations, cleaning activities and any deviations or non-conformances.
8. Ensure cleaning and sanitization of equipment and production areas are performed in line with SOPs and cleaning validation requirements.
9. Participate in scale-up, process validation and technology transfer of new liquid formulations.
10. Promote safety, GMP compliance and continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.
Academic Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Pharmacy, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field from a recognized institution.
Experience and competencies:
1. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience in oral liquid production within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or related facility.
2. Famillarity with oral liquid processing equipment, cleaning protocols and GMP documentation,
3. Strong understanding of liquid formulation science and ability to troubleshoot production deviations.
4. Proven ability to manage production teams and coordinate with QA, maintenance and logistics departments.
5. Excellent documentation, communication and team leadership skills.
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
