Pharmaceutical Technologist at NCD Alliance of Kenya

Job Summary

• Under the mentorship of the County Pharmacist and the direct supervision of the Facility In-Charge and NCD Alliance Kenya Program Manager, the Pharmaceutical Technologist will ensure the safe, ethical, and efficient management and use of medicines, health products, and technologies within the PEN-Plus NCD clinic at Hamisi Sub County Hospital Health Centre.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage medicine inventory: order, receive, verify, and document all incoming pharmaceutical supplies.
• Ensure appropriate storage: maintain optimal storage conditions including cold chain, monitor expiry dates, and take corrective action as needed.
• Dispense medications: review prescriptions, counsel patients, and dispense medication accurately.
• Monitor and record: maintain prescription registers and daily logs of fridge and room temperatures.
• Prevent stockouts and wastage: track usage trends, monitor slow-moving items, and alert relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance: manage Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) stock and registers. Collaborate with clinical teams: advise on pharmaceutical issues, recommend substitutions, and support rational medicine use.
• Maintain cleanliness and order: ensure pharmacy and store areas are clean, well-organized, and secure.
• Submit timely reports: prepare and submit monthly pharmaceutical consumption reports. Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Deliverables:

• Accurate inventory and prescription documentation.
• Timely issuance and replenishment of supplies.
• Monthly consumption and temperature monitoring reports.
• Reports on expiry tracking and stock movement trends.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements for storage and dispensing.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Education: Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognised institution.
• Professional Registration: Valid practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
• Experience: At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a public health or NCDs care setting.

Skills:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and inventory management.
• Proficiency in pharmaceutical documentation and reporting.
• Excellent communication and patient counselling skills.
• Ethical conduct, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Reporting and Supervision

• The Pharmaceutical Technologist will report to the Hamisi Sub County Hospital Facility In-Charge and NCD Alliance Kenya Program Manager and will be under the technical mentorship of the Vihiga County Pharmacist or designate.

Duration and Terms

• This position will be contracted under NCD Alliance Kenya policies and may be renewed based on performance and available funding.