Pharmaceutical Technologist III - (2) Posts at Baringo County Government

Dutiesand Responsibilities

• To dispense and compoundprescribed medicines to patients to identify prescriptions that might present risksto patients and to resolve relevant issues before dispensing.
• To ensure that medicines aredispensed in a legal, efficient and accurate way to counsel patients on the useof their medicines at the point of dispensing.
• Participate in departmentalmeetings and other committees as may be delegated Prepare monthly, quarterlypharmacy report Ensure proper receipt, storage and issuance of pharmaceuticalsand maintain appropriate documentation for accountability Monitor storageconditions and update the expiry track system.
• Ensure security of pharmaceuticalcommodities Comply with all quality measures and standards that have been putin place Ensure proper handing over procedures of commodities and keys areobserved Fill, report and submit pharmacovigilance forms as they occur.
• Comply with occupational healthand safety policies and procedures at the work place Undertake requisiteprofessional development activities Carry out any other duties andresponsibilities which may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time totime.

Requirements for Appointment

Requirements for Appointment For appointment to thisgrade, an officer must: -

• A mean grade of KCSE C Plain
• Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacyand Poisons Board from a recognized institution;
• Have a minimum of one (1) yearworking experience
• Certificate of Enrolment as aPharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
• Certificate in computerapplications from a recognized institution.