Call For Applications - Dual Vocational Training For Pharmaceutical Production Specialist Program
Program Overview
United States International University-Africa (USIU-A) in collaboration with the German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) and pharmaceutical industry partners has introduced dual vocational training, following the German model from the Pharmaceutical Industry in Kenya. The program aims to strengthen the local pharmaceutical industry in Kenya by developing a mass of skilled manpower. This shall result in enhanced self-sufficiency in the development and production of pharmaceutical products in line with international standards.
This 12 months training will qualify you in theory and practice at the required level as a Pharmaceutical Production Technician through modules covering:
- Raw Materials for Pharmaceutical Production
- Pharmaceutical Production Technology
- Pharmaceutical Production Equipment and Machines
- Quality Management in Pharmaceutical Production
Eligibility
Educational and Professional Qualifications:
a) Diploma in an Applied Science or Engineering field from a recognized and accredited institution
OR
b) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of at least C (Plain) with a minimum C- grade in at least 2 science subjects (Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology)
OR
c) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of at least D (Plain) (KCSE) and additional a Certificate in an Applied Science or Engineering field from a recognized and accredited institution
OR
d) Prior experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a similar industry.
e) Knowledge of basic GMP and other regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical production.
Application process:
a) Interested applicants can fill in the application form attached to this call for applications. The same can also be downloaded from the website on this link.
b) Should you have any queries or clarifications regarding this please reach out to cepia.sphs@usiu.ac.ke
Important dates and deadlines:
- Release of call for applications - Thursday, February 14, 2024
- Application Deadline - Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:59 pm (East Africa Time)
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**If you do not hear from us by this date; Tuesday, March 5, 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to give personalized feedback to all the applicants.
