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Job Field: Sector in Pharmaceutical

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Ref: STFCH/HR/006/2023/037
    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

    Interested candidates should submit their applications (soft copies only), ENCLOSING A DETAILED CV, AND COVER LETTER ONLY to– careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke so as to be received by 03rd March 2023. Applicants MUST INDICATE CURRENT & EXPECTED CONSOLIDATED SALARY in their application and indicate PHARMTECH on the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke

  • Pharmacy Technologist Nutrition Officer Nurse Clinical Officer

    Pharmacy Technologist Nutrition Officer Nurse Clinical Officer

    Job Purpose
    To be responsible for checking prescriptions to ensure that there are no errors, dispensing medications by compounding, packaging, and labelling pharmaceuticals and ensuring that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient and providing advice on the dosage of medicines.
    Position Objectives and Responsibilities

    Verify, interpret and process orders and prescription.
    Dispense drugs and counsel patients on the proper use of drugs dispensed.
    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 when necessary.
    Keep appropriate documentation for accountability and research needs.
    Conduct continuous medical examination sessions relating to drugs and other health care products.
    Monitor storage conditions i.e. expiry status and security of the pharmaceuticals.

    Education, Experience and Skills

    Diploma in Pharmacy

    Professional Qualifications

    Enrolled member of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
    Member of the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association

    Other required qualifications (unique/job specific)

    At least 1 year of post registration relevant experience

    Functional Skills

    Examining information
    Interpreting data
    Making decisions

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    Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries. All Applicants must provide at least three professional references. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 15th February 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Pharmaceutical Technologist

    The role
    The Pharmaceutical technologist is a team member who is passionate about providing and promoting primary health care services in Kenya and across the continent. You should apply if you believe you can provide compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based clinical services to clients at Penda Health. We expect you to create an outstanding patient experience for our clients, so that they know the value of having a primary healthcare physician and therefore choose Penda Health as their primary healthcare provider.
    Responsibilities:
    Specifically, you will be responsible for:
    Offer amazing patient experience!

    Work with clinical officers to ensure safe, economical and rational use of drugs and other pharmaceutical products
    Treat patients with empathy and understanding.
    Listen to patients and make them feel heard.
    Go above and beyond in meeting patients’ needs. 
    Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and experience.

    Manage a complex formulary

    Implement high standards of drug storage, usage, cost effectiveness and ensure cleanliness of the medicine storage areas by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
    Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; preparing labels and removing outdated drugs.
    Check the expiry dates of pharmacy drugs and adhering to the SOPs in place.
    Safeguard pharmacy stocks and conduct stock takes as per the standard operating procedures.

    Be an amazing teammate!

    Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
    Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of all the changes that occur in the Pharmaceutical field.
    Be an integral member of the whole medical centre team when it comes to providing an amazing patient experience, doing community outreach, and marketing Penda’s services.
    You are punctual to your point of work when scheduled, and you communicate with your manager in any situation where you are unable to keep time.
    Always be open to feedback from other medical centre teammates, and you offer constructive feedback to teammates as needed.
    Perform any other duties as required by the branch manager.

    Qualifications and attributes for the position holder

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and with a valid  license
    Minimum 1 year experience in health or community related work.
    Ability to interact well with patients.
    Great team player with drive for results.
    Ability to work under minimum supervision.
    General computer proficiency.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English & Kiswahili.

    Apply via :

    pendahealth.applytojob.com

  • Pharmaceutical Technologists (Re-advertisement) Pediatrician ( Re-advertisement)

    Pharmaceutical Technologists (Re-advertisement) Pediatrician ( Re-advertisement)

    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    Receive written prescriptions or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
    Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
    Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
    Fill bottles with prescribed medications and type affix labels.
    Assist clients by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medications information.
    File prescriptions that have been filled.
    Clean, help maintain, equipment and work areas and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
    Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
    Order, label and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
    Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
    Compute charges for medication and equipment dispensed to hospital patients and enter data in computer.
    Dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations and other departments.
    Price stock and mark items for sale.
    Providing information to supervisors, co-workers and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.
    Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
    Using relevant information and individual judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
    Observes professional ethics for the benefit of the law, the patient, the relatives of the patient and colleagues.

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience

    Diploma in Pharmacy.
    Enrolled by pharmacy and poison board.
    At least 2 years’ experience.

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    Applications to be sent to hr@runeemahospital.org on or before 10th February 2023.

    Apply via :

    hr@runeemahospital.org

  • LOC Quality Executive

    LOC Quality Executive

    Key Responsibilities
    Quality Strategy

    Maintain a high level of QMS knowledge and awareness of changes within the consumer healthcare environment to seek opportunities and manage potential business adversity.
    Gain an understanding of the Supply Chain and Commercial LOC Business and Quality Plans at a high level as they potentially link to day to day and quality improvement activities.

    Quality Systems

    Supporting the LOC Quality Manager to ensure a robust, sustainable, and effective QMS through monitoring and reviewing the compliance status within the LOC element of the Quality Supply Chain at Haleon Sub Sahara Africa LOC.
    Support the implementation and maintenance of effective QMS to ensure that local operations are in full compliance with Haleon standards and policies, GMP, GDP and regulatory requirements by supporting the LOC Quality Manager as directed to:

    Ensure that all SOPs are in place, updated & training has been conducted across the business.
    Promote QMS management principles and seek continuous improvement of the processes
    Manage QMS Management Review meetings according to local SOPs
    Implement and Manage LOC Quality objectives & KPIs
    Support the LOC Quality Manager to ensure that all internal procedures and systems in use in consumer Healthcare are compliant to Haleon QMS and local regulatory requirements, including (but not limited to)

    LOC Quality Council – support the LOC Quality Manager in organizing and managing Quality Council meetings.
    Change Control – perform day to day work to support the local change control process with the aim of ensuring all planned major changes (including as appropriate new pack introduction, product discontinuation, major pack changes, re-packing activities) are effectively and compliantly managed.
    Risk Management – perform activities to support the risk management process to ensure effective management, timely reporting, review, and escalation of quality risks.
    Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) – Implement global or local process to effectively manage corrective and preventative action plans.
    Auditing – perform day to day work to support the local process that is in place for management monitoring and internal business monitoring audits thus ensuring that the LOC is audit ready.
    Complaints – perform day to day work to support an effective complaints management process ensuring
    the assessment of potential issues are determined as quickly as possible and linked to the adverse event reporting process and local product incident process if/as appropriate.
    report and follow up on product complaints with manufacturing sites, customers, and commercial teams.
    Incident management – Support the LOC Quality Manager to ensure that an effective product incident process is in place to escalate and manage any product quality related issues.
    Product supply – performs day to day work to support systems that have an impact on the quality of imported products in line with the QMS and local Regulatory requirements.

    Artwork management – perform day to day work in line with the roles and responsibilities for quality as defined in the local artwork procedures.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in a Science or related discipline, Master’s degree is a plus
    2-5 years working in a pharmaceutical industry with preferable operational experience in Quality Assurance Roles within a manufacturing site including auditing.
    Knowledge in Quality Assurance Systems and cGMP & GDP (QMS 9001:2015)
    Understanding of working in a highly regulated environment
    Quality experience within the pharmaceutical, consumer or FMCG industry and application of Quality Management Systems
    Excellent oral and written communication skills
    Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
    Analytical mind, good attention to detail and problem-solving skills within a structured process
    Demonstrated sound decision-making process; based on facts & data, and application of Risk Management principles.
    Works with a spirit of continuous improvement and innovation, creatively open to new ideas and methods
    Flexible thinking – able to challenge and see views from different perspectives
    Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
    Ability to work and collaborate in cross-functional teams.

    Apply via :

    gsknch.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Pharmaceutical Technologist

    We are hiring! We are looking for a pharmaceutical technologist with the following qualification/ Skills & Experience

    Degree/ Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
    At least 12 years experience as a pharmaceutical Technologist
    Pharmacy & Poisons Board certification with license available for use highly desirable.
    Conversant with code of ethics of the Pharmacy Council
    Pays attention to detail even under work related pressure.
    A strong work ethic and a “cando” attitude that requires minimal supervision
    Fluent English with excellent writing, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills
    Works effectively as a team member and promotes collaboration
    Appreciation for the importance of Pharmacovigilance compliance in pharma industry
    Must be computerliterate with effective command of MS Office tools and collaborative solutions.
    Working knowledge of pharmacy information systems
    Strong communication skills, both written and oral
    Strong prioritization skills and an ability to make decisions independently and effectively
    Able to operate equipment such as computers, scan guns and tablet counters
    A great deal of empathy
    Attention to detail with great degree of initiative.
    Prior experience setting up and running a new pharmacy is a plus but not mandatory
    Strong capacity for clinical pharmacy practice

    If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role, please submit your application quoting in the subject line the Job Title “Pharmaceutical Technologist” and attach a detailed CV with the correct e-mail address and telephone contacts. All written applications and CVs should be submitted as one document via the email below: careers@zuri.health.

    Apply via :

    careers@zuri.heal

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist, Outreach Clinic Prestige

    Pharmaceutical Technologist, Outreach Clinic Prestige

    Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will be responsible for providing effective and efficient pharmacy services to ensure departmental and institutional inventory, quality and customer service goals are met.
    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.
    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.

    Requirements:

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
    Registered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
    Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    1 year working experience in a busy facility, preferably a hospital
    Heart Saver Certification.
    Computer literate.

    Apply via :

    aku.taleo.net

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist, Outreach Clinic Nyahururu

    Pharmaceutical Technologist, Outreach Clinic Nyahururu

    Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nyahururu Kenya. The position holder will be responsible for providing effective and efficient pharmacy services to ensure departmental and institutional inventory, quality and customer service goals are met.
    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.
    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.

    Requirements:

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
    Registered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
    Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    2 year working experience in a busy facility, preferably a hospital

    Apply via :

    aku.taleo.net

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Responsibilities

    Provide advice for non-prescription medications.
    Monitor drugs and other medical supplies levels and initiate the procurement process.
    Take inventory and track medication and supply orders.
    Keep records of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
    Arrange drugs in the required manner.
    Establish and maintain good relationships with customers which includes clinics, doctors, hospitals and other institutions
    Monitor storage conditions i.e. expiry status and security of the pharmaceuticals
    Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Technology from PPB accredited institution
    Original Professional and academic certificates with up to date license
    At least 2 years of working experience in a similar position
    Strong negotiation and customer care skills

    Apply via :

    rangechem.co.ke