- Industry:
Health
- Reporting
to: Head of Pharmacy
- Job
Location: Kajiado
- Gross
Salary: Ksh 45,000 – 50,000
Job Purpose
To provide support and facilitation by receiving prescription,
analyzing and dispensing medication to patients in line with the established
protocols
Key Responsibilities
- Fill
or refill drug prescriptions and verify that the information is complete
and accurate.
- Counsel
patient on proper use of prescribed medicines clearly stating the route of
administration, time, indications and any expected outcome of drug use.
- Maintain
proper storage conditions and security for drugs.
- Transfer
medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable
syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Add
measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile
conditions to prepare intravenous (I.V) packs.
- Mix
pharmaceutical preparations (extemporaneous preparations) according to
provided prescriptions.
- Receive
and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices and inform
supervisor of stock need and shortages.
- Assist
clients by answering questions or requests and respond to telephone calls.
- Process
all drug and supply orders through the hospital’s HMIS.
- Order,
label and count stock of medications, chemicals and supplies and enter
inventory data into computer.
- Collaborate
with the regulatory body (Pharmacy and Poison’s Board) – Pharmacovigilance
- for
information on adverse effects/reactions to prescription drugs.
- Prepare,
compile and submit monthly reports itemizing sales, expenses, breakages,
expiries.
- Establish
and maintain patient profiles including list of medications taken by
individual patients.
Qualifications
- Diploma
in Pharmaceutical Technology
- At
least 3 years of relevant experience in the hospital industry
- Should
be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
- Should
have Integrity and accountability
- Should
be of Sound judgment and effective decision making skills
- Efficiency
in time and resource management
- Should
practice Patient-centred care approach
- Ability
to work well within a team set-up
- Should
have effective communication skills
- Ability
to think critically with an openness to learning
How to apply
If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary
qualification and experience kindly send your expected salary, notice period
and CV, only quoting the job title on the email subject (Pharmaceutical
Technologist) HERE on or before 8th
August 2025.
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us
within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application
unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying
