Chief Pharmaceutical Technologist (5 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No. 03/PROM/2023/32

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Senior Pharmaceutical Technologist for at least three (3) years;
• Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poison Board from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and the Poisons Board (PBB);
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing plans to ensure efficient running of a health facility;
• Preparing and submitting reports on drug/medicine;
• Providing health education to patients and other health personnel;
• Promoting rational drug/medicines use;
• Developing and evaluating training programmes and preparing reports;
• Supervising and assessing students/interns;
• Maintaining books /registers of drugs/medicines in a health facility;
• Stock taking of drugs/medicines and non-pharmaceuticals;
• Providing health education to patients on drug/medicine use; and 
• Participating in ward rounds and advising on drug/medicine issues