Pharmaceutical Technologist at International Rescue Committee

Under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacist or designate, the Pharmaceutical Technologist will be involved in the day-to-day management of the dispensing pharmacy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the correct dispensing of pharmaceutical commodities at the dispensing pharmacy units.
• Ensure there is adequate health supplies and drugs in the dispensing pharmacy stores and that dispensing pharmacy is well managed with no pilferages.
• Ensure all standard operating procedures within the supply chain are well implemented and adhered to.
• Monitor prescribing trends by analyzing prescriptions and alerting the pharmacist of any anomalies or cases of irrational prescribing practices.
• Ensure cold chain maintenance and monitoring is done regularly to ensure temperature sensitive drugs are correctly monitored while under storage.
• Prepare all inventory management reports including MOH monthly reports for Malaria, TB, and HIV by 5th of every month.
• Monitor and maintain the tracer drug list of commodities and report their availability to clinical team biweekly.
• Attend departmental meetings as may be required from time to time.
• Participate in the training and mentorship programs within the department unit where members learn from each other to improve the quality of services.
• Providing drug information to medical personnel to promote rational drug usage.
• Supervising interns and students on attachment.
• Carry out any other assignments that may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor or designate

Key Result Areas

• Accurate and timely documentation of all issued and received drugs and medical items.
• Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge.
• Timely issuance of orders to the various units in the prescribed forms on their ordering days.
• Proper storage of drugs and medical items.
• Tracking of expiries and slow-moving items.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Must have Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE) or an equivalent.
• A Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Be enrolled by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Served in the grade of Pharmaceutical Technologist for at least three (3) years.
• Diploma and 2 years experience or certificate and 5 years’ experience
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Certificate in Computing from a recognized institution.