Pharmaceutical Technologist III

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;
  
•  Have a minimum of three (3) years working experience
  
•  Certificate of Enrolment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
  
•  Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
  

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;
  
•  Have a minimum of three (3) years working experience
  
•  Certificate of Enrolment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
  
•  Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
  

• To dispense and compound prescribed medicines to patients to identify prescriptions that might present risks to patients and to resolve relevant issues before dispensing.
  
•  To ensure that medicines are dispensed in a legal, efficient and accurate way to counsel patients on the use of their medicines at the point of dispensing.
  
•  Participate in departmental meetings and other committees as may be delegated Prepare monthly, quarterly pharmacy report Ensure proper receipt, storage and issuance of pharmaceuticals and maintain appropriate documentation for accountability Monitor storage conditions and update the expiry track system.
  
•  Ensure security of pharmaceutical commodities Comply with all quality measures and standards that have been put in place Ensure proper handing over procedures of commodities and keys are observed Fill, report and submit pharmacovigilance forms as they occur.
  
•  Comply with occupational health and safety policies and procedures at the work place Undertake requisite professional development activities Carry out any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time.