Pharmaceutical Technologist (5 Positions) at Eagle HR Consultants

Job Purpose

• The overall purpose of this job is to provide pharmaceutical support and care by processing prescriptions and dispensing medication to patients, adhering to established health care protocols.

Overall Responsibility

• Responsible for managing pharmacy drugs and stocks; no accountability for budgets or assets.

Decision-making

• The jobholder’s decision-making authority is within provided hospital guidelines and is in consultation with supervisor.

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

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya and a valid practicing license.
• Membership in the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association is preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmaceutics.
• Understanding of human anatomy and basic nutritional supplementation.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Effective time management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in patient care and sound decision-making abilities.
• Analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Accountability, integrity, and maintenance of confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Conducive work environment.
• Hazards: Exposure to hazardous medications, including oncology drugs.

Job Ref: EHC/025/2024