Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Technologist at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job Purpose

The Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Technologist will be responsible to the Chief Pharmaceutical Technologist for the planning, organizing and coordinating of Pharmaceutical services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, Supervision, Coordination and Evaluation of pharmaceutical services.
• Facilitating regular inspections and quality control audits to ensure conformity with national guidelines and regulations.
• Participating in planning and budgeting for drugs and pharmaceutical requirements including for the Hospital including Performance Contract negotiations.
• Maintaining Pharmacy files, charge system inventory procedures and control of drugs
• Supervising quality pharmaceutical services which include; examination and filing of prescriptions.
• Directing Pharmacy Staff engaged in compounding, mixing, packaging, labelling and dispensing Pharmaceuticals.
• Assisting in the review of pharmacy policies and procedure manual.
• Protecting patients and support staff by adhering to Infection Control Protocols.

• Inspection and examination of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Participating in departmental quality improvement control programmes.
• Ensuring that dispensing of drugs is done professionally.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management
• Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Chief Pharmaceutical Technologist or equivalent position in a large organization.
• Registration with the Pharmacy and poisons Board.
• Certificate in computer operations from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability in work performance and results.