Pharmaceutical Technologist III - 20 Posts at County Government of Kakamega

Basic Salary: Kshs. 26,900 x 1,110 - 28,010 x 1,120 - 29,130 x 1,150 - 30,280 x 1,170 - 31,450 x 1,250 - 32,700 x 1,300 - 34,000 x 1,380 - 35,380p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for dispensing drugs/medicines to patients under supervision of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

• Receiving, interpreting, and processing prescriptions;
• Recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit;
• Pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on labels;
• Counseling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit;
• Maintaining drug registers/books; and
• Stock-taking of drugs and medicinal devices on monthly basis.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB); and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.