Pharmaceutical Technologist at Tenwek Hospital

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmaceutical Technologist will be responsible for ensuring accurate dispensing, patient counselling and proper handling of pharmaceutical supplies for all orders and to provide effective pharmaceutical services to the glory of God.

 Responsibilities:

• Scrutinize Patients Treatment Sheets and prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration.
• Provide drug information to patients, clinical officer, nurse and other medical staff.
• Timely and accurate posting of dispensed drugs for billing purposes.
• Place orders for stock replenishment to the pharmacy store to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Participate in regular monitoring of drugs for expiry.
• Compounding, re-packaging and dilution of drugs according to laid down guidelines.
• Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy.
• Participate in stock taking exercise and ensure timely explanation of stock variances.
• Train and supervise pharmaceutical technologists’ interns.
• Enter prescription orders into the computer and making labels appropriately.
• Prepare periodic management reports.
• Receive drugs and verify against the stock transfer printout.
• Perform stock count and stock movement analysis.
• Shelving of items appropriately.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Have a Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• 1 year of experience in Hospital Pharmacy.
• Experience in oncology practice will be an added advantage,
• Have a valid practicing license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

Closing date: 20 May 2022