Pharmaceutical Technologist At The Nairobi Hospital

REF: TNH/HRD/CP/5/2025
The overall purpose of this job is to provide support in dispensing drugs to patients and other units in the Hospital in line with established protocols.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive and verify written prescriptions from patients to ensure completeness and accuracy and refill requests from patients;
Respond to patients' inquiries, questions, or requests in a courteous and timely manner;
Prepare and package chemotherapy medications and other medications requiring special handling in accordance with safety measures;
Assist in filling, processing, and dispensing medications to patients in safety standards and to ensure quality care for patients;
Assist in maintaining the drug inventory through inventory control practices;
Initiate procurement process for medications;
Check for expiration dates on medications on a regular basis;
Record and maintain accurate reports and paper work on all transactions; and
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya and hold a valid practicing license.
Minimum 2 years' relevant experience preferably in a hospital environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and pharmaceutics
Understanding of the human anatomy
Basic knowledge of nutrition supplementation
Drive and openness to learning
Time management skills
Interpersonal skills
Patient care skills
Effective decision making and judgement skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Team working skills
Accountability
Integrity
Confidentiality