Pharmaceutical Technologist

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.

Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya and hold a valid practicing license.

Membership to Kenya Pharmaceutical Association is an added advantage

Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience preferably in a hospital environment

Key duties and responsibilities

Assist in filling, processing, and dispensing medications to patients in safety standards and to ensure quality care for patients;

Assist in maintaining the drug inventory through inventory control practices;

Initiate procurement process for medications;

Keep track and control measures for drugs – ensure there is a prescription accompanying all the drugs request;

Participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) to stay informed;

Collaborate with the regulatory body (Pharmacy and Poison’s Board) – Pharmaco- vigilance for information on adverse effects/reactions to prescription drugs;

Monthly reporting – sales, expenses, breakages, expiries;

Ensure proper stock management, including management of expired drugs and supplies, reorder levels, obsolete items, stock movement, stock outs and returns; and

Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.