Pharmaceutical Technologist

Job Purpose

Providing efficient pharmacy service, to both in and outpatients as well as other users of the Pharmacy Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing prescriptions correctly and accurately for both in patient and outpatients.
• Give accurate drug information to all patients, wards, and other user departments.
• Preparing and labeling of extemporaneous preparations and solutions for the wards.
• Following the laid down security and safety systems and procedures in all transactions including not sharing computer log-in and password with other staff.
• Participating in the drug stocking process i.e. stock requisition, reception from stores, prompt shelving and keeping a tight control of pharmacy stock items.
• Follow up to conclusion all stock issues requiring attention such as the pricing of drugs, following up patient credits, replacement of damaged or expired stocks.
• Participating in scheduled stock takes and actively take part in stock variance reconciliation.
• Check the expiry dates of pharmacy drugs and making sure that the short expiry drugs are returned back to the store in compliance with the Short Expiry Drug Policy.
• Participating in the formulation and implementation of hospital policies on drug use and pharmacy standard operating procedures.
• Assist the Pharmacist in the training of and on-boarding of new Pharmaceutical Technologists
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology with 2 years’ work experience.
• Higher National Diploma in pharmaceutical technology will be an added advantage.

Job Experience

• Minimum 2 years working experience.
• Experience in a level 5 or 6 Hospital or Mission Hospital will be preferred

Membership

• Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Possession of valid annual practicing license.

Key Competencies – Skills / Knowledge / Aptitude

• Leadership and people management skills
• Organizational skills
• Analytical ability
• Business acumen
• Self-confidence
• Communication skills
• Results oriented.
• Adaptability
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Inventory management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Honest