Pharmaceutical Technologist at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

GRADE KPC 7

Job Ref No. KPC/ADVT/04/2020

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed drugs/medicine by practitioners at the Company Staff Clinic and provide necessary information/advice to patients about drugs and usage
• Provide periodic information on availability and stocks levels of various drugs to the Clinical
• Ensure accurate dispensing of prescriptions
• Maintain an inventory of prescriptions and all medications in the pharmacy in the SAP system
• Respond to any questions and concerns about prescribed drugs, including questions regarding possible side effects or interactions among various drugs
• Advice about the patient’s diet, exercise, or stress management in relation to prescription drugs
• Maintain patient confidentiality in relation to the dispensed medications

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience.
• Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. Kenya Pharmacy Association.
• Registered with a valid license by Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• Proficiency in Computer applications
• Demonstrated competence in work performance.

 Key Skills and Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information obtained in the course of
• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy and drugs
• Ability to take personal responsibility for dealing with patients’ issues and concerns.
• Makes self fully committed and available to deal with patients’ issues
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast with evolving trends in pharmacy through continuing professional education programs