Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is a local, not-for-profit organisation. We understand the local context, make use of local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure we implement evidence-informed solutions and interventions to address existing and emerging public health concerns.
CHS Institute Ltd. is currently sourcing for high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Pharmaceutical Technologist in Nyandarua County.
Overall Function:
The Pharmaceutical Technologist is responsible for the management of the pharmacy and related equipment, making sure that all required drugs are available and issued in the correct doses/ courses to the patients.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure complete documentation of all pharmacy records and reporting tools
- Verify prescriptions for accuracy and suitability to ensure rational dispensation and prescribing
- Complete the expiry chart accurately and in a timely manner for proper monitoring of drugs
- Participate in implementing national clinical guidelines on drugs use and pharmacy standard operating procedures
- Provide comprehensive and accurate drug information to patients and health care workers
- Implement procedures and guidelines on forecasting, quantification, storage, commodity management and inventory management in line with required standards
- Maintain accurately the pharmacy database keeping up to date.
- Ensure that the pharmacy SOPs are well utilized
- Work with the comprehensive care team to observe and comply with environmental and occupational safety measures and regulations
- Participate in implementation of quality control and quality assurance program with the comprehensive care team
- Assist in identifying and reporting on suspected adverse drug reactions and poor-quality products to PPB
- Prepare the weekly, monthly and annual reports for the pharmacy
- Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) to discuss complicated cases.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to improve service delivery and patient-level outcomes
- Participation and contribution to capacity building of clinical and other staff through CMEs, mentorship, sensitization and updates
- Support implementation of differentiated care
- Conduct any other duty as may be prescribed by the supervisor
Qualifications and Requirements
For appointment to the post of Pharmaceutical Technologist, a candidate must;
- Have a Basic Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
- Have a valid License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
- At least 2 years’ work experience in a hospital pharmacy
- Experience working with MOH/County systems and personnel will be an added advantage
- Experience working in PEPFAR funded projects is an added advantage
- Should be self-motivated
- Should have good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Computer literacy
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