Pharmaceutical Technologist At Nairobi Hospital

REF/TNH/PT/07/20 (CONTRACT TERMS)
Reporting to the Team Leader – Pharmacy, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:
Processing and dispensing prescriptions, treatment sheets and medication orders correctly and accurately.
Giving accurate drug information to all doctors, nurses, patients and other user departments.
Following the laid down security and safety systems and procedures in all transactions including not sharing computer log-in and password with other staff.
Participating in the drug stocking process i.e. stock requisition, reception from stores, prompt shelving and keeping a tight control of pharmacy stock items.
Following up to conclusion all stock issues requiring attention such as the pricing of drugs, patient credits, replacement of damaged or expired stocks.
Participating in stock takes and actively take part in stock variance reconciliation.
Checking the expiry dates of medicines, making sure that the short expiry drugs are tagged and returned back to the store in compliance with the Short Expiry Drug Policy
Carrying out quarterly medicine storage areas inspection in all medicine storage areas including theatres, critical care areas and crash carts.
Participating in the formulation and implementation of hospital policies on drug use, pharmacy standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Assisting the Senior Pharmacists in the training of new Pharmaceutical Technologists and students who come to the pharmacy unit for their internship.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.
Enrolled with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Possession of valid annual practicing license.
Two (2) years working experience.
Good communication skills, honest and good interpersonal skills.