Pharmaceutical Technologist Iii, Job Group Cpsb 11 (20 Posts

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-• Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;

• Certificate of Enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and poisons Board (PPB); and

• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for dispensing drugs/medicines to patients under the supervision of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include; -• receiving, interpreting, and processing prescriptions; • recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit;

• pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on labels;

• counseling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit;

• maintaining drug registers/books; and

• Stock-taking of drugs and medicinal devices on a monthly basis.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Diploma, Associate's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 12 months

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)