Pharmaceutical Technologist at Ruben Centre

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and packaging of drugs ready for dispensing to patients;
• Monthly ordering/Procurement of drugs from our suppliers;
• Keeping a formulary of essential drugs to avoid wastage;
• Directing patients with prescriptions accordingly to the relevant departments for their clearance;
• Dispensing drugs to patients with approved prescriptions;
• Ensure good order in the dispensing and store room;
• Keep up to date records of drugs in the system as prescribed;
• Use of FIFO (first in first out) basis in dispensing drugs;
• Use of FEFO (first expiry first out) basis;
• Record of Antibiotics consumption and other drugs;
• Records of injections on a daily basis;
• Issue Pharmacy reports to the Health Centre Manager at the end of each month 

which should also include:

• Coartem monthly consumption (malarial drug)
• ARVS monthly consumption.
• Assist the auditors to take the stocktaking at the end of each year;
• Supervise all activities in the pharmacy store and report any anomalies to the Health Centre Manager;
• Any other task that may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Competencies:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology;
• At least 3 years’ experience.;
• Must have registration certificate from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB);
• Valid practicing license;
• Good report writing and analytical skills;
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent store management/Procurement skills preferred