Job Purpose

To compound, dispense and handle pharmaceutical supplies for all orders/prescriptions as well as educate patients about their medications while providing effective pharmaceutical supplies to meet customer needs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Verify prescriptions and dispense drugs in a timely manner and within approved standards and procedures.

Check that every label placed on the medication contains the correct patient’s name, drug, quantity and directions.

Compound medication through mixing, counting pills and labeling bottles as needed.

Counsel patients on drug administration for optimum wellness and recovery.

Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage and dispensation of medications.

Record, monitor and update the expiry list of medications in timely manner.

Maintain and update personal drug knowledge database to ensure provision of pharmaceutical care of general disease states as well as specialized knowledge in the assigned area of expertise.

Consistently check and complete documentation of all patient accounts, records and files, interventions, incidents and other records kept in the department.

Monitor that the variance levels in your stock-team are kept to a minimum and medication is always available.

Compile monthly satellite reports.

Carry out a quarterly stock-take exercise.

Report any special indicators allocated.

Participate in educational activities and departmental meetings.

Complete any other duties as may be assigned by the pharmacist or manager.

Minimum Requirements/ Qualifications

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.

At least 2 years’ relevant working experience.

Computer literacy and experience with stock management software.

Registered with the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association or a relevant Pharmaceutical Regulating body.

Valid Practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

Key Job Requirements

Knowledge in pharmacy

Familiar with locally available drugs and their indications.

Able to communicate with medical professionals.

Able to work with a team of people from various backgrounds and training.

Excellent customer service skills and empathetic to patients of all ages.

Good interpersonal skills.

Culturally sensitive.

Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply systems in healthcare is an added advantage.

Knowledge of good stock management practices is desired.

Able to keep up with the continuous Pharmaceutical Developments and continuous Medical Education Programs.

Proficiency in MS Office