Vacancies at Southrift Hospital

• Southrift Hospital is looking for a professional, goal oriented, organized, reliable and self-driven Pharmaceutical Technologist to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure an outstanding patient experience while providing the highest quality Pharmacy services.

Job Description:

• Receiving and processing prescriptions and dispensing medications as provided by the Southrift Hospital Pharmacy Protocols.
• Adhere to good dispensing practice guidelines: Conduct checks to prevent medication errors by checking and verifying the prescription/ treatment sheets for patient identification, right dosages, the right drug, and legibility, and providing clear instructions and patient counselling.
• Preparation of extemporaneous preparations maintaining high standards of quality.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure the safe and rational use of drugs and pharmaceutical products
• Ensure accuracy in maintenance and documentation of DDA (Dangerous Drugs Act) regulated medications with weekly reconciliation.
• Ensure good stock management at the pharmacy, following set reorder levels on the shelves. Carry out daily counts and spot counts and restock the pharmacy unit by making timely requisitions and transfers from the main medical supplies store.
• Participating in monthly stock takes in alignment with policy guidelines.
• Check that shortexpiry and expired items are replaced, withdraw from shelves and departments, quarantine all expired drugs and documents for disposal as per PPB regulations
• Record fridge and room temperatures to maintain vigilance over drug storage conditions.
• Ensure client satisfaction through highquality service, effective communication, prompt feedback, and escalation of any unresolved issues to the relevant person for followup.
• Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Adhere to Southrift Hospital governance policies and procedures.
• Participate in Continuous training and development activities to ensure uptodate clinical knowledge.
• Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technologist.
• Holder of valid practicing license.
• Be enrolled with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience, preferably in a private hospital setup.
• Proficiency in computer application skills
• Great team player who can collaborate with other team members to offer the best outcomes to the patient
• Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English & Kiswahili.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

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Job Description:

• Provide hemodialysis treatments to patients, closely monitoring their vital signs, and administering medications as prescribed.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care and patient safety
• Conducts pre and post dialysis patient assessment and patient discharge
• Review doctor’s prescription for dialysis patients, collects pretreatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis.
• Documenting and recording patient treatment data.
• Preparation of daily and monthly dialysis reports
• Provides patient and family education applicable to the patients medical condition
• Ensure proper records recording and safe keeping of patient’s records
• Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs)
• Submit all new drug orders to pharmacy promptly and proper management of renal stock inventory.
• Preparation of the dialysis delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialysis equipment are performed.
• Ensure financial objectives are met by managing costs within budget, timely and accurate billing of medication and services in the HMIS.
• Ensure compliance with all systems, policies and procedures as outlined in the Hospital Manuals, nursing and renal unit standard operating procedures and policies pertaining to provision of medical services, admission & discharge procedures, nurses’ reports, ward equipment and supplies, emergency protocols etc.
• Document and report all incidents/events and report within 24 hours using the provided tools.
• Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity.
• Keep D.D.A. drugs safe and maintain the DDA drug register properly per unit requirements
• Offering quality care to patients and ensuring patient satisfaction.
• Liaise with the Nurse in charge to fully implement internal audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits.
• Adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Academic and professional qualifications:

• A Higher Nursing Diploma, Nephrology
• A Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN)
• A valid Nursing Council License
• ACLS/BLS training will be an added advantage
• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience as a renal nurse preferably in a private hospital set up
• Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English & Kiswahili.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problemsolving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Great team player who can collaborate with other team members to offer the best outcomes to the patient
• Ethical, Empathetic and patient centered.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.