Pharmaceutical Technologist
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JOB PURPOSE
To be responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient preparation, dispensing, and inventory management of medications across the various pharmacy units of Premier Hospital. This includes the First Floor Pharmacy, Chemotherapy Section, Main Pharmacy, and Main Store. The role demands high levels of accuracy, adherence to safety protocols, teamwork, and compliance with regulatory standards to ensure optimal patient care and medication safety.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Dispensing and patient support
- Prepare and dispense medications accurately as per prescriptions.
- Provide patient counseling on dosage, side effects, and proper medication use.
- Assist clinical teams with drug-related queries and prescription reviews.
- Handle outpatient and inpatient medication needs from the First Floor Pharmacy.
- Chemotherapy section duties
- Assist in preparation, labeling, and dispensing of chemotherapy drugs under strict safety protocols.
- Ensure compliance with oncology-specific procedures and protective equipment standards.
- Collaborate with oncology staff to verify chemotherapy prescriptions and dosing.
- Inventory and stock management
- Manage pharmaceutical stocks across dispensing pharmacies.
- Ensure timely stock rotation, prevent expiries, and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Main pharmacy operations.
- Prepare inpatient drug orders for wards and special units.
- Ensure safe storage and handling of controlled substances.
- Participate in ward rounds when required for medication-related interventions.
- Maintain accurate prescriptions, stock movement, and patient transactions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Pharmacy.
- At least 2 years’ experience with 1 in a busy hospital setup.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
- Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high demand environment.
- Strong computer skills.
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (Pharmaceutical Technologist), your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 7th June,2026. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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