Pharmaceutical Technologist

Reference Number: PT4-11

Category: Pharmaceutical

Salary: 38, 783

Grade: 3.1

Location: Mtwapa

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The post-holder will provide care pharmacy services in a research clinic.

Reporting Lines: The post-holder will report to the research pharmacist and work closely with research clinicians and research counselors.

Budget Responsibility: the post-holder will assist the pharmacist in ensuring adherence to the pharmacy budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense drugs and counsel patients on proper use of the various drugs dispensed.
• Where necessary, highlight drug therapy issues to prescribers to ensure optimum care of patients
• Take part in supply chain management to ensure that essential stocks are available in the pharmacy at all times.
• Monitor stock levels of drugs and place orders as necessary
• Receipt and proper storage of pharmaceuticals
• Keep appropriate documentation for accountability and research needs.
• Monitor patient adherence to long-term treatment especially antiretrovirals (ARVs)
• Monitor storage conditions, expiry status and security of pharmaceuticals
• Assist in preparation of ARV reports and submission to Ministry of Health
• Assume other study related duties as assigned

Qualification, Skills and Competence

Applicants should have:

• Diploma in Pharmacy from a college licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• 2 years experience in a community or hospital pharmacy;
• Good knowledge of essential drugs and medical supplies;
• Ability to dispense, record and report accurately;
• Good communication & interpersonal skills, flexible and with proven ability to work in a team;
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in research, especially with the Most-at-Risk Populations, is an added advantage.
• GCP training

Application Procedure

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 11th May 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.