Pharmaceutical Technician at International Rescue Committee

  • Published date: March 11, 2024
  • Category: Administrative & Office
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Key Responsibilities



  • Receive, verify and record all incoming items in the Hospital drug store.

  • Issue and record all items duly requested by the consumption units in the prescribed format.

  • Ensure accurate filling and storage all the documents in the hospital drug store.

  • Supervise consumptions of items in the consumptions units.

  • Ensure accurate storage of all items in the Hospital drug store.

  • Regularly supervise expiry dates of all items.

  • Supervise on poor used 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.

  • Record twice daily the temperatures in the cold room and the fridge.

  • Ensure accurate maintenance of cold chain in the drug store.

  • Offer pharmaceutical advice when required.

  • Assist in preparation of consumption reports.

  • Conduct regular physical inventory to ensure compliance of records.

  • Do any other duty as assigned to you by your supervisor.


 Key Result Areas



  • Accurate and timely documentation of all issues and received drugs and medical items.

  • Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge.

  • Timely issue orders to the various units in the prescribed forms on their ordering days.

  • Accurate storage of drugs and medical items.

  • Tracking of expiries and slow moving items.


Minimum Qualifications:



  • A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.

  • They must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board.

  • At least three (3) years hospital pharmacy experience.

  • Good communication and writing skills.

  • Computer literate.


 Required Experience & Proficiencies:



  • A good excellent teammate.

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and in the Somali language is an advantage.

  • Ability to work ethically in demanding environment.

  • Good customer care skills.


 

Method of Application


Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee on careers.rescue.org to apply

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