Pharmaceutical Technologist at Africa Nazarene University
- Published date: October 7, 2019
- Category: Medical & Pharmaceutical
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Responsible for dispensing drugs prescribed by the Manager, Clinical Services, Clinical Officers or other health practitioners and providing information to patients about medications and their use.
Responsibilities
- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
- Dispense medications as per prescriptions
- Store and maintain adequate inventory of drugs and monitor shelf life. Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages
- Provide expertise about the composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties and their manufacture and use in the pharmacy
- Ensure drug purity and strength and make sure that drugs do not interact in a harmful way in the pharmacy
- Summarize invoice for patience care and prepare medical insurance claims forms where necessary
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records of patients
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
- Participate in the development of the department’s annual budget
Working Conditions
- Works predominantly within a hospital environment
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Member of a relevant professional body
- Valid practicing license
Work experience required
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience
Skills and Competencies
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Organising and time management skills
- Team player
- Detail oriented
- Discretion and confidentiality
How to Apply
Applications giving full details of age, marital status, education and professional qualifications, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, the names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer) should be addressed to: –
The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi
Applications should reach the office not later than 8th October, 2019. Applications could also be dropped at the Vice Chancellor’s Office at the Ongata Rongai Campus. Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that Africa Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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