Pharmaceutical Technologist in Kiambu at CURE International, Inc.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
To glorify God through timely, accurate, continuous and cost-effective supply of up to date medicines/medical supplies to in-patients, out-patients and other personnel requiring these services.
The scope of prescribing is limited to over the counter medicines only where necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Dispense drugs to in-patients upon discharge and out-patients as per need. Ensure educating patients with instructions for proper use/cautioning on side effects is done always.
2. Scrutinize patient’s treatment sheets and prescriptions for suitability of prescribed

drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration.

1. Replenish stocks of in-patient medications as per treatment sheets.
2. Provide drug information to patients, clinicians, nurses and other medical staff.
3. Maintain an accurate record of all issued medicines in the bin cards, issue book and Odoo system.
4. Participate in regular monitoring of medication management in the clinical areas.
5. Ensure cleanliness of the pharmacy.
6. In-charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the Hospital Standards.
7. Maintain the pharmacy store.
8. Making medication orders for the pharmacy
9. Supply medication orders to other departments such as OR and wards.
10. Maintain the pharmacy cold chain.
11. Maintain all the pharmacy records and any other pharmacy administrative task as assigned.
12. Prepare and send all required periodic reports.
13. Keep up to date with the current pharmacy practice and drugs.

1. Collaborates effectively with other members of staff in order to provide quality service to our

patients and most importantly supporting the vision, mission and values of CURE

1. Compliance with the requirements of the CURE child protection and safeguarding policies
2. Maintain and Manage OSHA Standards in Cleanliness, through Implementation of the Housekeeping OSHA Policy
3. In-charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the Hospital Standards(SAFECARE).

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

SECONDARY DUTIES:
None listed.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications: Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

1. Diploma in pharmacy training from a recognized institution.
2. Experienced Pharmaceutical Technologist with Three years of work experience in a similar position
3. Working in a Hospital set-up will be an added advantage
4. Be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
5. Supply management.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Good organization skills
2. Patience, flexibility and adaptation skills
3. Computer literate.
4. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
5. Able to work well under pressure
6. Administrative skills
7. Interest in helping and working with customers.
8. Reporting Skills,
9. Attention to Detail