Requisition ID: req59174 Job Title: Pharmaceutical Technologist Sector: Health Employment Category: Fixed Term Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Hagadera, Kenya Work Arrangement:In-person 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 5thof 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.