BFS Operator (5)
| Location | Mukono, Uganda |
| Date Posted | May 12, 2026 |
| Category | Health Care / Medical Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description

About Organisation:
Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) is a state of the art manufacturing facility that seamlessly integrates hi-tech engineering services into the building design. From the exterior view, the 36-acre APDL campus exudes careful planning, the interiors of the facility reveal thoughtful and spot on detailing. The facility is designed with materials and finishes that allow ample natural light thus conserving energy and still maintain high cleanliness standards and minimize maintenance. The entire facility is designed to meet the CGMP requirements.
Job Summary: To supervise, train, and create awareness for all production staff on aspects regarding timely accomplishment of job-related tasks, cGMP and proper work ethics so as to achieve the overall company goal.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Technical and maintenance role.
- To efficiently operate BFS machines to meet company targets.
- To conduct routine maintenance works on BFS machines as well as minimize the rate of breakdown.
- To ensure smooth functioning of the BFS machine all the time.
- To report all sorts of BFS machine breakdowns to the team leader, section head, and engineering department.
- To ensure that all safety standards are met and comply with current GMP guidelines.
- To ensure that BFS machines are highly efficient through minimizing defects.
- To ensure that periodic machine parts changes are done as per the requirement of the department.
- Set up and adjust machines.
- To work with the engineering department in installing and commissioning of new machines, equipment, and parts.
- Documentation and reporting role.
- Maintain daily production and engineering records in the logbooks.
- Review manuals to ascertain the cycle for calibration and maintenance of these machines.
- Report any form of defect or malfunction detected on the machine.
- Any other Duties
- Ensure that any other duty assigned by HOD is executed to management expectations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in mechanical/electrical engineering or
- 2 years of experience working in a 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
- Hygiene training
COMPETENCIES
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
Analytical Skills
- Report writing skills
- Good communication & interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills (PPT, excel & ,MS word)
- Able to learn and adapt to change.
- Innovative/creative skills.
Behavioral / Attitude Competencies:
- Respect for others
Sociable
Result-oriented
- Open and Decisive.
Business Acumen
Teamwork
Responsible
- Mature & assertive.
Applying Instructions
Please send your CV and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com
Deadline: 20th May 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
