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Join the APDL family  and impact more than just your career. Whether you are searching for your first job or the next step in your career, you are invited to join a worldwide ambition to be the chosen manufacturer of pharmaceutical Products . At APDL, we foster an equal opportunity environment for all of our employees and encourage all eligible individuals to apply for any open positions.

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DESIGNATION: Production Officer 01

JOB IDENTIFICATION:

Department: Production        

Reporting to: Team leader manufacturing

POSITION PURPOSE:

To supervise staff, monitor and coordinate process control measures specifically in the sterilization section so as to ensure efficient output.

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Key Result Area

Key Roles / Duties

General Supervision

1.    To ensure continuous quality production by proper supervision of manpower, activities, and status of working machines in the department.

2.   To ensure proper batch-wise production and separation in the pre & post sterilization areas by ensuring proper line clearance and status labeling.

3.    To follow up on the regular maintenance, validation & calibration of production machinery.

4.     To ensure proper implementation of cGMP guide line to all staff and support staff.

5.     To ensure adherence to good housekeeping practices and also monitor cleanliness of equipment.

6.    To regularly plan and avail all materials required for daily operations of the section.

Process control

1.    To efficiently plan for sterilization of products appropriately in case there is more than one product in the process cycle.

2.    To ensure sterilization of cleanroom and dispensing garments within the cleanroom area.

3.     To ensure minimum wastage of utilities like steam, cooling water, compressed air, electricity, etc.

Documentation

1.   To participate in the process of preparing and reviewing SOPs and ensuring their implementation all the time.

2.    To ensure proper filing of information in the corresponding documents like BMR sterilization logbooks, leak test logbooks, cleaning logbooks, and positive pressure records.

3.    To ensure good understanding and implementation of good documentation practices all the time.

Training

 

1.    To conduct trainings for all new recruits in the department.

2.    To regularly conduct routine on-the-job trainings for all temporary employees and also update them on GMP.

Any other duties

Ensure that any other duty assigned by the supervisor is executed to management expectations.

AUTHORITIES:

  • Reviewing the headcount of contract laborers shift-wise and authorizing manpower in coordination with the team leader.
  • Executing and documenting all sterilization activities online.
  • Training casual workers before they are involved in production activities.
  • Stoppage of the filling machine if any out-of-specification results are observed and confirmed in coordination with the section head of filling.
  • Instructing the BFS operators is that any quantity of defective bottles are produced.
  • Coordination with different sections in production for smooth running of activities.

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  1. Report Writing Skills
  2. Analytical Skills
  3.  Presentation skills
  4. Good communication & interpersonal Skills
  5.  Computer Skills (PowerPoint, Excel and MS Word)
  6. Conflict Management
  7. Able to learn and adapt to change.
  8.  Innovative / creative skills.
  9.  Intermediate level of English and one other local language, preferably Luganda.

Behavioral / Attitude Competencies:

  1. Respect for others
  2. Sociable
  3. Leadership
  4. Result oriented
  5. Open and Decisive.
  6. Business Acumen
  7. Teamwork
  8.  Responsible
  9. Mature & assertive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrialal chemistry.
  • 3 years experience working in relevant / similar company
  • Ability to work with senior people.
  • Excellent report writing skills

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic safety training
  • Basic GMP training
  • Leadership training
  • Entry & exit into production area training
  • Good documentation practices training
  • Hygiene training

DESTINATION: Purchase Assistant – 01

JOB IDENTIFICATION:

Department: Procurement

Reporting to: Assistant Procurement Manager

POSITION PURPOSE:

To help maintain the supply inventory levels and negotiate deals with potential vendors.

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Key Result Area

Key Roles / Duties

Technical

· Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors.

· Review purchasing agreements with vendors and maintain open lines of communication with those vendors.

· Develop an active process for measuring supply inventory and determining purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers.

· Stay up to date with industry trends and establish long-term purchasing arrangements with vendors when it is beneficial to the company.

· Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contact vendors when there are discrepancies.

· Monitor stock levels & identify purchasing needs.

· Track orders and ensure timely delivery.

· Update the ERP system with order details, i.e., vendors, quantities

· Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices.

· Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts.

· Follow up with suppliers as needed to confirm or change orders.

· Ensure all products arrive in good condition.

AUTHORITIES:

  1. Authorized to communicate with suppliers on routine order follow-ups, confirmations, and delivery coordination, without committing the company to prices or contractual terms.
  2. Authorized to monitor inventory, determine replenishment needs, and raise purchase requisitions for approval, but not to approve purchases or issue purchase orders.
  3. Authorized to obtain and analyze quotations, support negotiations, and compare deliveries to purchase orders; supplier selection, awards, and dispute resolution remain with the assistant procurement manager.
  4. Authorized to maintain accurate ERP entries and custody of procurement records; any discrepancies, price changes, or obligations must be escalated to the supervisor.

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  1. Strategic sourcing & negotiation skills
  2. Analytical skills
  3. Computer skills (PPt, Excel& MS word)
  4. Financial Acumen

Behavioral / Attitude Competencies:

  1. Relationship management
  2. Effective communication
  3. Result-oriented
  4. Teamwork
  5. Mature & assertive

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma/bachelor’s in a relevant course.
  • 3+ years’ experience in a purchasing role
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Proven history of effective supply management
  • Able to create and administer a task priority list based on company needs

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic safety training
  • Basic GMP training
  • Leadership training

Please send your CV and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com no later than 02/04/2026 by 5:00 PM.