Pharmaceutical Technologist at ST. Bridget Hospital

Responsibilities

• Receiving prescriptions for medications from medical doctors and other health professionals, and dispensing.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and administration of appropriate dosages.
• Sort, stock and label medication and monitor inventory.
• Comply with all security measures and quality standards.
• Monitor storage conditions i.e., expiry status and security of the pharmaceuticals.
• Conferring with the Doctor, or his assistants or Nurses regarding the ordering, stocking, and the pricing of the drugs.
• Keep records / take inventory of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
• Ensure order and cleanliness at the pharmacy.
• Undertake pharmacy administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned and as the profession demands.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Empathetic to patients of all ages
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills
• Desire for personal development, improvement and learning

Accountability:

• Patient safety, quality control, infection control and equipment care and planned preventive maintenance
• Compliance with the stipulated regulations including Policies and Procedures adopted by the hospital

Academic Qualifications:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized medical training institution
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Professional Requirements:

• Be registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
• Valid practicing license
• Certificate of Good Conduct

Relevant Work Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year working experience preferably in a busy hospital setup
• ERP knowledge will be an added advantage.