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.
Membership to Kenya Pharmaceutical Association is an added advantage
Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience preferably in a hospital environment
Key duties and responsibilities
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;
Keep track and control measures for drugs – ensure there is a prescription accompanying all the drugs request;
Participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) to stay informed;
Collaborate with the regulatory body (Pharmacy and Poison’s Board) – Pharmaco- vigilance for information on adverse effects/reactions to prescription drugs;
Ensure proper stock management, including management of expired drugs and supplies, reorder levels, obsolete items, stock movement, stock outs and returns; and
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.