Pharmaceutical Technologist

The Pharmaceutical Technologist will primarily be responsible for providing quality services to clients by dispensing medications, giving pharmacological information, ordering and managing the stocks of medicines and supplies.

Key Responsibilities

·       Scrutinize Patients Treatment Sheets and prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration.

·       Provide drug information to patients, clinical officer, nurse and other medical staff.

·       Timely and accurate posting of dispensed drugs for billing purposes.

·       Place orders for stock replenishment to the pharmacy store to maintain optimal stock levels.

·       Participate in regular monitoring of drugs for expiry.

·       Compounding, re-packaging and dilution of drugs according to laid down guidelines.

·       Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy.

·       Participate in stock taking exercise and ensure timely explanation of stock variances.

·       Train and supervise pharmaceutical technologists’ interns.

·       Enter prescription orders into the computer and making labels appropriately.

·       Prepare periodic management reports.

·       Receive drugs and verify against the stock transfer printout.

·       Perform stock count and stock movement analysis.

·       Shelving of items appropriately.

Key Qualifications and Experience

·       Have a Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by Pharmacy and Poisons Board

·       Minimum of 2 years of experience in Hospital Pharmacy.

·       Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills; pays attention to details

·       Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

·       Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment

·       Have a valid practicing license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board.