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, podies.
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/PD17
Position Title: Production Officer – Encapsulation (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 Encapsulation is responsible for supervising and executing the encapsulation process for hard gelatin capsule dosage forms in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role involves overseeing capsule filling, inspection, polishing and segregation processes using semiautomatic or automatic encapsulation equipment. The officer is expected to monitor critical process parameters such as fill weight, locking integrity and machine performance, ensuring product quality and documentation accuracy.
Coordination with Quality Assurance, Maintenance and Validation teams is essential to ensure compliance, equipment readiness, and timely batch execution. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in encapsulation technologies, in-process controls, and GMP documentation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervise the encapsulation process as per approved BMRs, SOPs, and production schedules.
2. Operate and monitor automatic or semi-automatic capsule filling machines and auxiliary equipment.
3. Ensure accurate weight adjustment, fill volume, capsule locking, and physical integrity during production.
4. Conduct and document in-process checks including fill weight variation, capsule inspection, and rejection rate.
5. Maintain accurate and real-time documentation including logbooks, cleaning records, and deviation reports.
6. Ensure equipment cleaning, changeover, and sanitization procedures are followed before and after use.
7. Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to address equipment-related issues and perform preventive maintenance.
8. Collaborate with QA and validation teams to support process validation, deviation handling, and CAPA implementation.
9. Train and supervise encapsulation operators and ensure adherence to safety and GMP practices.
10. Maintain good housekeeping and strict compliance with data integrity and traceability standards in the production area.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Pharmacy, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Experience and Competencies:
1. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience in capsule manufacturing within a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical facility.
2. Proficient in operating encapsulation equipment (e.g., Bosch, Sejong, or equivalent).
3. In-depth knowledge of capsule production processes, troubleshooting, and quality controls.
4. Familiarity with capsule defects and their root causes (e.g., body-cap separation, underfill, dents).
5. Strong understanding of GMP, cleaning validation, and production documentation practices.
6. Demonstrated ability to supervise production staff and ensure compliance with safety and operational protocols.
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
