Pharmaceutical Technologist at Maseno Mission Hospital

Reporting to the Pharmaceutical Technologist In-charge

Job Responsibilities Includes:

• Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications drugs and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards.
• Reviews prescriptions issued by physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy.
• Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and issues pharmaceuticals.
• Procures, stores and issues pharmaceutical materials and supplies.
• Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste drugs, enters data such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system and inventory among others.

Requirements:

    •  Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) with credits in relevant subjects or its equivalent qualification.
    •  Be in possession of a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from Kenya Medical Training College or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    •  Be registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    •  Have a valid practicing licence.
    •  Have a minimum of 1 year post internship experience in a similar role.