Pharmacist/Pharmaceutical Technician at Dovey Pharma Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION 

REPORTS TO:Branch Manager

DEPARTMENT:Operations

General purpose

The pharmacist  is responsible for receiving prescriptions, advising and dispensing drugs to customers in the pharmacy.

Duties and responsibilities

• Dispensing both over the counter drugs and prescription only medicines
• Preparing solutions and compounds as per prescriptions
• Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels: anticipating needed drugs, placing orders, removing expired drugs on the shelves.
• Maintaining a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Ensure medication availability by arranging for delivery of drugs to customers
• Post transactions after sale be it through cash, insurance, credit cards or M-pesa
• Provides pharmacological information by answering customer’s questions and advising on medications
• Maintain proper records of prescriptions, invoices for ease of reference
• Maintain cleanliness in the assigned shelves and work spaces
• Educate customers on proper handling of medical devices such as blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Contribute to Branch success through team work
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications

1. Diploma in pharmaceutical Technology from a reputable institution
2. Degree from a reputable institute
3. At least 2 year experience in a retail pharmacy set-up
4. Registration with Pharmacy and poisons Board- Added advantage

  Key result areas

   The accountability areas are as follows

• Quality services to all clients
• Ensure prompt efficient services
• Meets sales targets

Skills and attributes

• Customer service oriented
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Team player
• High energy levels
• Quality focus

Qualified candidates within Nairobi and Mombasa are highly encouragd to apply.