Pharmaceutical Technologist
Manage pharmacy operations and ensure proper dispensing of drugs.
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Overview
Manage pharmacy operations and ensure proper dispensing of drugs.
You have:
- Must have Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE) or an equivalent.
- A Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- Be enrolled by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- Served in the grade of Pharmaceutical Technologist for at least three (3) years.
- Diploma and 2 years experience or certificate and 5 years’ experience.
- Good communication and writing skills.
- Certificate in Computing from a recognized institution.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili Languages.
- Ability to work ethically in a demanding environment.
- Good Customer Care skills.
Job Description
Under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacist or designate, the Pharmaceutical Technologist will be involved in the day-to-day management of the dispensing pharmacy operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the correct dispensing of pharmaceutical commodities at the dispensing pharmacy units. - Ensure there is adequate health supplies and drugs in the dispensing pharmacy stores and that dispensing pharmacy is well managed with no pilferages. - Ensure all standard operating procedures within the supply chain are well implemented and adhered to. - Monitor prescribing trends by analyzing prescriptions and alerting the pharmacist of any anomalies or cases of irrational prescribing practices. - Ensure cold chain maintenance and monitoring is done regularly to ensure temperature sensitive drugs are correctly monitored while under storage. - Prepare all inventory management reports including MOH monthly reports for Malaria, TB, and HIV by 5th of every month. - Monitor and maintain the tracer drug list of commodities and report their availability to clinical team biweekly. - Attend departmental meetings as may be required from time to time. - Participate in the training and mentorship programs within the department unit where members learn from each other to improve the quality of services. - Providing drug information to medical personnel to promote rational drug usage. - Supervising interns and students on attachment. - Carry out any other assignments that may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor or designate
Key Result Areas
- Accurate and timely documentation of all issued and received drugs and medical items. - Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge. - Timely issuance of orders to the various units in the prescribed forms on their ordering days. - Proper storage of drugs and medical items. - Tracking of expiries and slow-moving items.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Must have Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE) or an equivalent. - A Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution. - Be enrolled by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. - Served in the grade of Pharmaceutical Technologist for at least three (3) years. - Diploma and 2years experience or certificate and 5 years’ experience - Good communication and writing skills. - Certificate in Computing from a recognized institution.
Required Experience & Competencies:
- A good team player - Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili Languages. - Ability to work ethically in a demanding environment. - Good Customer Care skills - Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe how you ensure accurate dispensing of medications in a pharmacy setting? | This question assesses your attention to detail and understanding of pharmacy operations. | Discuss your experience with procedures and practices you follow to ensure accuracy. |
| What strategies do you use to maintain an effective inventory management system? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your organizational and reporting skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle situations where you notice irrational prescribing practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with maintaining the cold chain for medications. Why is this important? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've contributed to training or mentoring others in a pharmacy environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer or patient. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with changes in pharmacy regulations and practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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