Pharmaceutical Technologist II - 6 Posts at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for dispensing drugs/medicines to patients under supervision of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include: - receiving, interpreting and processing prescriptions; recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit; pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on labels; counselling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit; maintaining drugs registers/books; and stock-taking of drugs and medicinal devices on monthly basis.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of enrolment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB);
• Valid practising license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB); and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution