Assistant Pharmaceutical Technologist I

Job Description

An officer at this level shall:

• Scrutinize patients' treatment sheets and prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration;
  
• Provide drug information to patients, clinical officer, nurse and other medical staff;
  
• Timely and accurate posting of dispensed drugs for billing purposes;
  
• Place orders for stock replenishment to the pharmacy store to maintain optimal stock levels;
  
• Participate in regular monitoring of drugs for expiry;
  
• Compound, re-package and dilute drugs according to laid down guidelines;
  
• Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy;
  
• Participate in stock taking exercise and ensure timely explanation of stock variances;
  
• Train and supervise pharmaceutical technologists’ interns;
  
• Enter prescription orders into the computer and making labels appropriately;
  
• Prepare periodic management reports;
  
• Receive drugs and verify against the stock transfer printout;
  
• Perform stock count and stock movement analysis;
  
• Shelving of items appropriately; and
  
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
  

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technologist or equivalent from recognized medical training institution or any other recognized training institution
  
• At least six (6) years post qualification work experience.
  
• Valid registration certificate from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
  
• Computer literacy