Assistant Pharmaceutical Technologist I at Rongo University

Job Description

An officer at this level shall:

• Scrutinize patients' treatment sheets and prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration;
• Provide drug information to patients, clinical officer, nurse and other medical staff;
• Timely and accurate posting of dispensed drugs for billing purposes;
• Place orders for stock replenishment to the pharmacy store to maintain optimal stock levels;
• Participate in regular monitoring of drugs for expiry;
• Compound, re-package and dilute drugs according to laid down guidelines;
• Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy;
• Participate in stock taking exercise and ensure timely explanation of stock variances;
• Train and supervise pharmaceutical technologists’ interns;
• Enter prescription orders into the computer and making labels appropriately;
• Prepare periodic management reports;
• Receive drugs and verify against the stock transfer printout;
• Perform stock count and stock movement analysis;
• Shelving of items appropriately; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technologist or equivalent from recognized medical training institution or any other recognized training institution
• At least six (6) years post qualification work experience.
• Valid registration certificate from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Computer literacy