Pharmacy Technologist Assistant

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
  
• He/She must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board
  
• Should have a valid practice license
  
• At least one year hospital pharmacy experience.
  
• 1 year post internship experience working in a busy health facility.
  
• A good team player
  
• Good communication and writing skills
  
• Computer literacy
  
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
  
• Ability to work ethically in demanding environment.
  
• Good customer care skills.
  

• Order, receive, verify and record all incoming items in the pharmacy
  
• Issue and record all items duly requested by the consumption units in the prescribed format
  
• Dispense medication to patients and clients.
  
• Provide drug information to patients and other healthcare professionals.
  
• Maintain pharmacy safety by adhering to infection control procedures, policies and regulations.
  
• Ensure proper filing and storage of all the documents in the hospital drug store.
  
• Monitor consumptions of items in the consumptions units
  
• Ensure proper storage of all items in the pharmacist
  
• Regularly monitor expiry dates of all items.
  
• Monitor on poor utilized and slow-moving items and in consultation with the supervisor advice the prescribers/users accordingly
  
• Monitor the stock levels and in consultation with the supervisor to avoid unnecessary stock outs
  
• Ensure proper maintenance of cold chain in the pharmacy
  
• Offer pharmaceutical advice when required
  
• With the supervisor assist in preparation of consumption reports
  
• Conduct regular physical inventory to ensure compliance of records
  
• Ensure efficient distribution of nutrition commodities at the pharmacy
  
• Do any other duty as assigned to you by your supervisor.
  

Safeguarding:

• Demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct by preventing any form of abuse, exploitation or harassment. Promotes a safe and respectful environment for clients, colleagues and communities whilst promptly reporting any safeguarding concerns in accordance with IRC policies and procedures.