Pharmaceutical Technologist at Halisi Family Hospital

Role Summary

Provide outstanding professional pharmaceutical services to all clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive prescriptions from Clinicians and dispense drugs to patients in a timely, safe and accurate manner.
• Ensure an outstanding client experience.
• Ensure efficient pharmacy service flow by managing turn-around time.
• Proactively address and follow up client concerns and provide timely feedback.
• Ensuring correct entry of data into the system and registers provided.
• Implementing quality assurance programs at the department.
• Ensure the pharmacy is well stocked with the required pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals and avoiding overstocking i.e. stock management.
• Lead, organize and plan performance of the pharmacy to provide efficient services at all times.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene, order and cleanliness are maintained at the pharmacy at all times.
• Organize and participate in departmental and interdepartmental meetings as required.
• Ensure smooth flow of information between the department and management.
• Preparation and timely submission of expected regular reports to the facility and department supervisors.
• Assist in the formulation, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
• Participate in clinical audits.

Competencies Required

• Excellent clinical acumen.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills – listening, oral and written.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Empathetic to patients of all ages.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
• Analytical and decision making skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Desire for personal development, improvement and learning.

Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy pharmacy with experience in inventory control and management.
• Must be registered and licensed by the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Valid Practicing License.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Certificate of Good Conduct.