Pharmacy Technologist Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Order, receive, verify and record all incoming items in the pharmacy
• Issue and record all items duly requested by the consumption units in the prescribed format
• Dispense medication to patients and clients.
• Provide drug information to patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain pharmacy safety by adhering to infection control procedures, policies and regulations.
• Ensure proper filing and storage of all the documents in the hospital drug store.
• Monitor consumptions of items in the consumptions units
• Ensure proper storage of all items in the pharmacist
• Regularly monitor expiry dates of all items.
• Monitor on poor utilized 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
• Ensure proper maintenance of cold chain in the pharmacy
• Offer pharmaceutical advice when required
• With the supervisor assist in preparation of consumption reports
• Conduct regular physical inventory to ensure compliance of records
• Ensure efficient distribution of nutrition commodities at the pharmacy
• Do any other duty as assigned to you by your supervisor.

Safeguarding:

• Demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct by preventing any form of abuse, exploitation or harassment. Promotes a safe and respectful environment for clients, colleagues and communities whilst promptly reporting any safeguarding concerns in accordance with IRC policies and procedures.

Key Result Areas

• Accurate and timely documentation of all pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical items received in the pharmacy 
• Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge
• Proper storage of drugs and medical items.
• Inventory keeping through tracking of expiries and slow-moving items.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• He/She must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board
• Should have a valid practice license
• At least one year hospital pharmacy experience.
• 1 year post internship experience working in a busy health facility.
• A good team player
• Good communication and writing skills
• Computer literacy
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work ethically in demanding environment. 
• Good customer care skills.