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Pharmaceutical Technologist
3 months ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Mater Hospital has the mission to deliver timely and compassionate medical services to our patients and their families to the highest possible standard through the provision of qualified staff, the most appropriate equipment and staff training programmes. The hospital also seeks to contain its cost of operation such that the cost of medical care charged to patients remain as low and affordable as possible to as many patients as possible and such that the viability of the hospital, employment and investment are maintained inline with the ethos of the Sisters of Mercy Kenya.
JOB SUMMARY
Required Qualifications for the PositionDiploma in Pharmaceutical TechnologyRegistered/Enrolled with The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) with a current Practicing License.2 years of experienceComputer Proficient
RESPONSIBILITIES
Accurate and timely posting of all pharmacy computer transactions for billing purposes.Carrying out timely ordering for stock replenishment to the pharmacy store to maintain optimal stock levelsCompounding, re-packaging and dilutions of drugs according to laid down guidelines.Providing drug information to patients, doctors, nurses and other medical staff.Participating in regular drug expiry, monitoring the pharmacy to identify and document items with expiry of less than six (6) monthsLiaises with user departments to ensure adequate stocking and proper storage of emergency drugs and intravenous infusions and minimize losses due to expiries and damages.Participating in quarterly stock take exercise and ensuring timely explanation of stock variances.Participating in quality management system activities including documentation, analysis and reporting for continued improvement of servicesTraining pharmaceutical technologist internsEntering prescription orders into the computer and making labels appropriatelyDocumenting dispensing errors and taking measures to minimize them.Documenting adverse drug reactionsReceiving drugs and verifying against the stock transfer printoutShelving items appropriatelyParticipating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required.Any other duty assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Patient care, Nursing, Training delivery
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Diploma, Associate's degree
