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  • Pharmacy Advisor

    Pharmacy Advisor

    Job Description

    The job holder will be responsible for promoting the rational use of medicines and guiding implementation of strategic purchasing for pharmaceuticals to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality cost-effective care, optimum health outcomes and excellent patient experience.

    KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Promote rational use of medicines – advocate for rational prescribing and dispensing by adhering to standard treatment guidelines
    Strategic purchasing for pharmaceuticals – develop and implement strategic purchasing initiatives for pharmaceuticals
    Preventive care – facilitate integration of preventive and promotive services and provide input during product development and benefit design process
    Member education – continuous education for members on appropriate use of medications, common side effects and drug prices
    Polypharmacy – monitor for unnecessary polypharmacy for appropriate interventions including provider engagement and referral for Medication Therapy Management
    Adherence counselling – monitor patient adherence to medications and counsel those who are non-adherent
    Generic substitution – engage providers and members on the role of generic medications in improving health in a cost-effective way
    Drug Formulary Management – provide input to provider’s formularies to ensure cost-effective use of medicines
    Pharmacy pricelist management – monitoring of pharmacy prices to ensure adherence to Recommended Retail Prices
    Pharmacy benefits management – oversee pharmacy preauthorization through timely and accurate adjudication of pharmacy preauthorization requests
    Drug delivery – support disease management programs by linking members with chronic conditions with preferred pharmacies for drug delivery
    Pharmacy analytics – analysis of prescription patterns for providers and prescription drug use by members and analyze morbidity data to recommend appropriate interventions
    Monitoring errors in pharmacy claims adjudication and preauthorization to inform accuracy in claims management
    Drug utilization review – advise clients and providers on potential adverse drug reactions or drug interactions and counterchecking prescriptions for correctness
    Pharmacy technical support – provide technical support to the clinical team on queries revolving around prescription drugs.
    Keep up to date with current clinical guidelines for common ailments (including NCDs) provided by Ministry of Health and other internationally recognized clinical bodies.
    Pharmaceutical market intelligence – keeping abreast with new developments in the pharmaceutical sector, anticipating potential impacts on the business, and adapting strategy accordingly
    Actively collaborate with specialists, general practitioners, pharmacists, hospitals, patients, and other relevant stakeholders in promoting rational use of medicines

    SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

    Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
    Excellent analytical and monitoring skills
    High level of integrity and honesty
    Team player, commitment and ownership
    Empathy and Customer Focus

    QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE 

    Diploma in Pharmacy                
    At least 3 years’ experience in a busy private hospital or clinic setting
    Prior experience in a health insurance company is highly desirable  
    Solid understanding of insurance principals
    Strong data analytics capability

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    oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist Project Associate – Water Starters Project Climate Change Health Advocacy Lead Organizational Capacity Strengthening Officer

    Pharmaceutical Technologist Project Associate – Water Starters Project Climate Change Health Advocacy Lead Organizational Capacity Strengthening Officer

    JOB PURPOSE

    The Pharmaceutical Technologist will ensure accurate dispensing, patient counselling and proper handling of pharmaceutical supplies for all orders and provide effective pharmaceutical services to meet client needs.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Strategy and Implementation

    Develop project activity strategy with timely and regularly reviewed implementation work plans.
    Support the facility’s growth strategy by staying up to date in their profession through attendance to educational workshops and maintaining annual CME requirements as per the requirements of the professional’s board.
    Ensure the reference documents at the pharmacy are up to date.

    Dispensing

    Receive written prescription or refill requests and verifying that information is complete and accurate, ensuring proper dispensing in the facility.
    Pre-packing of medicines for dispensing.
    Enhancing rational drug use within the facility.
    Timely and accurate dispensing to patients’ drugs.
    Advise clinicians on drug interactions and advising on alternatives where applicable.
    Provide pharmacological information by responding to questions and requests from the health professional counselling patients on drug therapies.

    Procurement

    Coordinating, ordering of pharmaceutical purchase.
    Ensure rationale procurement of medicines and supplies.
    Ensuring cost effective selection of commodities for purchase.
    Order, label and count stock of medication and chemical supplies.

    Drug Store Management

    Maintain proper storage, security conditions and records of pharmaceutical stocks.
    Ensuring timely requisition and inventory management.
    Tallying medicines received from supplies against invoices and checked for correctness of quantity, price, batch numbers and expiry date.
    Maintain cleanliness of shelves and medicines
    Maintain purchase records and invoice
    Ensure cold chain is observed as per medicines specifications.
    Receive and store incoming supplies verify quantities against invoices and inform supervisors of stock needs.

    Drug Forecasting

    Forecasting drug needs for the medical centre and Monitoring stock and informing supervisors of stock needs.

    Record Keeping

    Establish and maintain patient’s profiles, including list of medication taken by individual patients.
    Documenting reports done.
    Streamlining data entered in computer for ensuring accurate data quality.

    Reporting and Documentation

    Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to movement of medicines and relevant supplies from the pharmacy.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Education and Professional Qualifications

    Minimum of Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
    Duly registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
    Must have a valid current practicing license

    Required Qualifications and Experience

    Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience
    Experience in handling multiple tasks and working independently and in multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

    Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

    Team player
    Excellent communication and planning skills
    Problem solving skills
    Listening skills
    Integrity and honesty
    Mature
    Ethical work practices
    Confidentiality

    Deadline: 29th of june

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  • Member, NQCL Board of Management – (9) Positions

    Member, NQCL Board of Management – (9) Positions

    Duties and responsibilities:

    Pursuant to the provisions of section 35G of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Cap 244 Laws of Kenya the Board of management shall perform the following functions:
    administer the property and funds of the Laboratory in such manner and for such purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Board of Management, promote its best interests; 
    receive, on behalf of the Laboratory, grants-in-aid, gifts, donations, fees, subscriptions or other moneys and make disbursements therefrom; 
    make regulations governing the appointment, conduct and discipline of employees of the Laboratory; 
    in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary, to draw up a scheme of service for employees of the Laboratory; 
    administer the approved terms and conditions of service, including appointments, dismissals, remuneration and retiring benefits of employees of the Laboratory; and 
    appoint such employees upon terms and conditions to be laid down by the Board of Management, after consultation with the Cabinet Secretary, as it considers necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Laboratory. 

    Person Specifications:
    For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

    Be a Kenyan Citizen.
    Holds at least a Bachelor’s Degree from an institution recognized in Kenya.
    Master’s degree in Pharmacy or Management will be an added advantage
    Has not served in the NQCL as an employee in the preceding five years
    Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

    Written applications including a detailed Curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, and ID card should be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked with the position applied for and addressed to:The Chairman
    Pharmacy and Poisons Board
    Lenana Road
    P.O Box 27663-00506
    NairobiApplications can also be hand-delivered to the Office of Chairman, located on 4th Floor Pharmacy and Poisons Board Building along Lenana Road, Opposite D.O.D, and must be received on or before 5th July 2023

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  • Eldoret Retail Superintendent Pharmacist

    Eldoret Retail Superintendent Pharmacist

    Job Purpose:

    The Retail Pharmacist responsible will oversee the daily operations of the retail pharmacy. He/she focus will be on ensuring that all Kasha operations are in-line with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board’s general regulations and policies. Ensure that all pharmaceutical transactions and processes found at the pharmacy meet all requirements and are delivered with the appropriate quality standards, following the ethics that govern pharmaceutical practices. This role reports directly to the Kenya Health lead. 

    Job Responsibilities:

    Customer service and patient health: Serving customers by preparing medications, giving drug-related information to the patients, and monitoring patient drug therapies.
    Processing prescriptions by reviewing and interpreting prescriber’s orders, advising where necessary, and controlling medications by monitoring drug therapies.
    Promoting rational use of medicines and maintaining the welfare of the patient and the public.
    Manage the pharmaceutical business operations: Abiding and promoting good pharmaceutical practices in the pharmacy.
    Keeping records of purchases, sales, and customer complaints. Inclusive filling of all prescriptions.
    Leading in the acquisition of new stock and the introduction of new products in the pharmacy.
    Ensure that the supply of medicines is within the law and regulations of the PPB.
    Recommend pharmaceutical products to add to Kasha’s platform.
    Advise marketing and sales team on campaigns for pharmaceutical sales.
    Produce weekly and monthly detailed reports on pharmaceutical sales and processes.

    Role Requirements:

    A bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university with a valid state pharmacy license.
    Knowledge of the pharmaceutical laws and PPB regulations in Kenya.
    Minimum 3 years of working experience within the wholesale pharmacy sector in Kenya.
    Ability to multi-task and generate quality work.
    Good writing skills and the ability to develop meaningful concepts, proposals, and reports.
    Added advantage previous experience working in HIV/AIDs program.

    Experience Our Kasha Life Benefits:

    Location: Eldoret Kenya.
    Flexible working hours and birthdays off.
    21 days holiday plus all bank holidays.
    Healthy L&D budget.
    Socials that keep you in touch with everyone in the company.

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    kashainc.bamboohr.com

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist, Main Pharmacy

    Pharmaceutical Technologist, Main Pharmacy

    Introduction

    Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is one of the hospitals in East Africa accredited by the Joint Commission International from USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

    Responsibilities

    Receive, verify prescriptions and dispense drugs in a timely manner within approved standards and procedures.
    Contact the physician immediately for inaccuracy and illegibility in a prescription order, document errors and communicate them to the nursing and pharmacy staff
    Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing medication to patients/customers.
    Check that every label placed on the medications contains the correct patient name, drug, quantity and directions.
    Compound extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per laid down procedures.
    Counsel patients on drug administration and use of devices for optimum wellness and recovery.
    Receive, return and update drug credits on the system in a timely manner.
    Deliver drug discharges to patients in the ward where applicable
    Communicate out of stock and non-stock effectively and timely to prescriber and nurse and provide alternative choice or make arrangements to order promptly.
    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.
    Conduct nursing floor inspections once a month for all ward stock, solutions and patient medication left behind
    Complete documentation of Interventions, Medication errors and Near Miss, Adverse events, Medication queries, Patient complaints or any other incidents and forward to relevant office
    Perform random medication checks daily and Monitor variance levels in your respective satellites.
    Compile daily satellite reports.
    Carry out regular satellite stock-take exercise.
    Report any special indicators allocated.
    Maintain and update personal drug knowledge data base to ensure accurate provision of pharmaceutical care of general disease states as well as specialized knowledge in the assigned area of expertise

     
    Requirements

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
    Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    1 year working experience in a busy facility, preferably a hospital
    Computer literate
    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
    Able to keep up with pharmaceutical developments and Continuous Medical Education programmes.

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    aku.taleo.net

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Job Objective/Purpose

    To ensure that high quality standards are maintained at all times in the provision of medication and medical consumables per Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies and procedures.

    Key Responsibilities

    Ensure that the Pharmacy has the necessary equipment and ensure that they are in good working condition. 
    All processed drug orders should be checked and counter signed by the nurse and the Pharm-Tech 
    Ensure that all insurances exclusion lists are adhered to. 
    Inform the doctor on equivalent of the out of stock medications, document on the T-sheet/prescription and inform the nurse to follow up on counter signing by the respective doctor. 
    Ensure that the Pharmacy is well stocked as per the set re-order levels. Do daily counts, spot counts, monthly stock takes and give a timely, accurate report with valid explanation on variances and expiries to the Pharmacy Superintendent. 
    Prevention of medication errors by counter checking and verifying the prescription/ treatment sheets on doses, allergies, patient identification, right drug, legibility and give clear usage instructions. 
    DDA to be dispensed as per the laid down policy, checked weekly and any discrepancies reported to the Pharmacy Superintendent. 
    Ensure that the fridge temperatures are charted twice daily and any error reported to relevant department. 
    Ensure that any issue pertaining quality is escalated to the Pharmacy Quality Manager. 
    Drugs/surgical items expiry management; 
    Check expiries of the allocated shelf and emergency trolley monthly (ensure short expiry items are replaced) and inform the Pharmacy Superintendent. 
    Enhance FIFO/FEFO by the use of green stickers on short expiry drugs and share the short expiry list with the doctors to assist in prescribing. a) Document all expired drugs, quarantine and report to Pharmacy Superintendent for disposal as per the PPB regulations. b) Allocate emergency trolley to ensure its wellstocked at all times and expiry managed 
    Adhere to Avenue corporate governance policies and procedures; a) Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity b) Fully implement audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits. 
    Record and report all sentinel incidents/events to the Hospital Manager within 24 hours using the provided tools. 
    Maintain and enforce infection control standards when doing extemporaneous preparations. 
    Client satisfaction; a) Ensure client satisfaction through high quality of service, effective communication, prompt feedback and escalation of any unresolved issues to the relevant person for follow up. Ensure that the standardized tool for patient satisfaction feedback is filed for measurement, follow-up and improvement. 
    Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. 
    Ensure adequate knowledge of all Avenue policies, procedures and systems as outlined in the HRMIS.
     Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

    Personal Specifications

     A diploma in pharmacy
     A valid pharmaceutical technologist license
     1 to 3 years’ experience
     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
     Attention to detail and results oriented
     Good team player
     Reliable, ethical and customer focused

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    careers.avenuehealthcare.com

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist III Chief Accountant Public Health Officer III

    Pharmaceutical Technologist III Chief Accountant Public Health Officer III

    Duties and Responsibilities

    receiving, interpreting, and processing prescriptions;
    recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit;
    pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on labels;
    counselling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit; maintaining drug registers/books; and
    stock-taking of drugs and medicinal devices on monthly basis.

    Requirements for Appointment
    For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

    Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;
    Certificate of Enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB); and
    Certificate in computer application skills front recognized stalls institution

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  • Pharmacy Technologist Security Waiter/Waitress

    Pharmacy Technologist Security Waiter/Waitress

    Are you Pharmacy Technologist with at least 2 years of experience

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    info@lutonhospital.com

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist Nurse

    Pharmaceutical Technologist Nurse

    St. Francis Community Hospital wishes to recruit a highly motivated, result oriented, competent, honest and remarkably talented Pharmaceutical Technologist with strong work ethics and passion for excellence.
     KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

    Review prescriptions to ensure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
    Provide information and advice to patients regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
    Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, inventories, control records for narcotics, or controlled drugs.
    Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, or oversee these activities.
    Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
    Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions
    Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly

    QUALIFICATION/SKILLS

    Must be a holder of a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a reputable institution.
    The applicant MUST HAVE 2 years experience working in a hospital or a busy health facility.
    Excellent use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
    Good communication skills (written and oral) and etiquette.
    Customer focused and always willing to go the extra mile.
    Pharmacy & Poisons Board certification is MANDATORY.

    Closing: 21st April 2023.

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    Interested candidates should submit their applications (soft copies only), enclosing a deyailed CV, and cover letter only to– careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke  Applicants must Indicate expected consolidated salary in their application and indicate the position on the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke

  • Superintendent Pharmacist Finance Director

    Superintendent Pharmacist Finance Director

    Job Purpose
    To ensure business compliance with the relevant regulations as the Responsible Pharmacist is accountable for the operational requirements of the company, Personnel, and Infrastructure, within the framework of Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Good Wholesaling Practice (GWP) and takes responsibility in terms of relevant Act.
    Job Function:

    Qualified person for Pharmacovigilance- Ensuring adherence to local regulations, providing prompt information to regulatory authority requests, and providing 24 hours availability.
    Products quality compliance operations- logical flow of product, segregation of functional areas where applicable (Inbound, Outbound, Reverse logistics, Rejects, Quarantine, High Risk, Narcotics)
    Standards of operating procedures- Review QMS Index. Identify business processes (SOP’s, Work Instructions and Forms) that requires review and ensure review is completed within the approved timeframe and in line within country regulations.
    Non- conformances- Initiate / ensure that non-Conformances are initiated, reviewed, and evaluated.
    Management and control – Establish systems for effective control of regulatory compliance in line with PPB requirements.
    Implement systems for effective control of regulatory compliance.
    Audits and CAPAs – Plan and conduct internal audits in conjunction with QA (MS), according to required Standards (PPB / GWP / ISO 9001:2008) and client requirements.
    Critical system implementation and changes
    Product registration- Ensure that client products are registered and retained as per the PPB regulations and other Regulatory bodies within the region.
    Responsibility in terms of the relevant Act
    Facilities – logical flow of product, segregation of functional areas where applicable (Inbound, Outbound, Reverse logistics, Rejects, Quarantine, High Risk, Narcotics)
    Verification and approval of Customer accounts and vendors (Legal status)
    Material Master: Review and approval.
    Environmental control and monitoring – daily, weekly, and monthly of ambient and cold chain storage
    Inbound Process – Identify Product Quality Complaints and trending of damaged products received. TMD retrieval, downloads, and review
    QA Sampling and Quarantine release
    General Storage – ensure one product per bin, status labeling where applicable and FEFO application.
    Replenishment – FEFO
    Release of orders, picking, checking, and packing.
    Cycle counts / annual counts – Review of cycle count reports. Report on stock variances that are exceptional and report to Client/PPB if required.
    Dispatch of orders – only to registered entities. Compliance of vehicles for transport of pharmaceutical.
    Returns process – Quality Assessments on returned goods in accordance with approved criteria, quarterly trending of reasons for returns.
    Rejected product management – ensure identification and segregation (logically and physically)
    Destruction – in line with local legislation
    Recall strategy – ensure recall strategy is in place and complies with PPB and Client requirements.
    Report to IMS Senior Management, Clients, and PPB on problems such as Product quality complaints or non-conforming products, stolen goods / hijacks, and counterfeit stock.
    Reply on Audit reports from IMS QA/Clients/PPB
    Communicate with Clients on various matters that pertain to their business – assist with query investigation.
    Initiate / ensure that non-Conformances are initiated, reviewed, and evaluated.
    Review Operational performance of staff for continual improvement.
    Plan and conduct internal audits in conjunction with QA (MS), according to required Standards (PPB / GWP / ISO 9001:2008) and client requirements.
    Participate in external audits.
    Compile/review and submit respective reports, with suggested corrective actions, and ensure that corrective actions are implemented within required timelines.
    Complete training on SOPs within required timeframe
    Determine training needs of business to ensure quality improvement.
    Check and monitor compliance of training matrix, training records and the filing thereof.
    Review regulatory compliance of various pharmaceutical duties that are carried out by registered staff members.
    Ensure staff are trained and aware of GDP requirements.
    Review Change Control requests and ensure that Regulatory Compliance is observed.
    Ensure Technical/Quality agreements are in place with all Vendors, holders of certificates of registration and 3rd Party Service providers where services rendered directly affects product quality.
    Ensure business operations are conducted under direct personal supervision of a pharmacist.
    Ensure that staff providing services forming part of the scope of practice of pharmacist is appropriately registered with the PPB.
    To ensure that all agreed EMS objectives as per the department are achieved in as far as is practicable.
    To ensure that all Corrective Action/ Preventive Actions proposed on internal and external audits are closed out/ implemented within required timeframe.

    Qualifications required:

    BSc. Pharmacy
    Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board in Kenya

    Experience required:

    Up to 8 years of experience in a similar environment, with at least 5 years operational leadership or specialist experience.

    Behavioural competencies:

    Knowledge of GWP / GDP
    Planning, organization skills
    Self-development, Motivation
    Decision making, problem solving, creativity.
    Analytical preference with attention to detail
    Good reading and writing skills in English language.
    Good communication skills
    Ability to interact at a high level with clients.
    Ability to work in a team environment.
    Computer literacy
    Ability to Up to 8 years of experience in a similar environment, with at least 5 years operational leadership or specialist experience.
    Work with minimal supervision.

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