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  • Pharmaceutical Technologist Grants Finance Manager, AKU Finance Patient Services Coordinator, Patient Services Department Supervisor, Safety & Security

    Pharmaceutical Technologist Grants Finance Manager, AKU Finance Patient Services Coordinator, Patient Services Department Supervisor, Safety & Security

    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
    Participate in educational activities and departmental meetings. 

    Requirements

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
    Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
    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

    Closing Date: 15/12/2022

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  • Pharmaceutical Technologist – Bomet Nurse in charge – Bomet Optometrist – Bomet Housekeeper/ Runner – Elgeyo Marakwet – Iten Pharmaceutical Technologist – Baringo – Kabarnet

    Pharmaceutical Technologist – Bomet Nurse in charge – Bomet Optometrist – Bomet Housekeeper/ Runner – Elgeyo Marakwet – Iten Pharmaceutical Technologist – Baringo – Kabarnet

    Qualifications/Requirements

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
    At least three (3) years working experience preferably in a hospital set up
    Registered and with a valid license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board
    Must be able and willing to superintend the clinic’s pharmacyProficient in computer applications
    Good communication skills

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    If you match the above qualifications, send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@equityafia.co.ke quoting the position and  interested location on the email subject by end of day on Sunday, 25th December, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    recruitment@equityafia.co.ke

  • Pharmacy Technologist

    Pharmacy Technologist

    Enrolled with PPB
    Atleast 1 year experience in Busy Hospital Set-up
    Good professional skills
    Ability to prepare and filling prescriptions
    Good customer skills
    Good organisational, multi-tasking and communication skills
    Managing inventory and performing organisation task
    Detailed oriented and well informed

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hurumanursinghome@gmail.com using the position as subject of email.

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    hurumanursinghome@gmail.com

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Education

    Hold a diploma or degree in pharmacy from a recognized university/college
    Hold an active pharmaceutical technologist license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board

    Experience

    Position holder should have at least 6 years’ experience working as a licensed pharmaceutical technologist in a busy pharmacy and experience setting up start up pharmacy operations in a health facility

    Knowledge and Skills Requirements

    Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail
    Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

    Key competencies

    Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
    Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
    Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Assist in the setup and strategy for pharmacy operations in our first maternity, including providing Jacaranda with the necessary licensure;
    Oversee the use of medicines within our facility, in both in and outpatient settings;
    Oversee sales of prescribed medicines to our clients and potentially to external customers;
    Maintain detailed, meticulous records of all use of medicines, especially of controlled substances;
    Design internal and external safeguards regarding storage and dispensing of pharmacy products;
    Additional duties as assigned. (Reception)

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  • Pharmacist Assistant EPI Officer

    Pharmacist Assistant EPI Officer

    Job Description
    Under the guidance and supervision of the senior Pharmacist or designate, the pharmacist assistant will be involved in the day today management of the dispensing pharmacy operations.
    Key Responsibilities

    Oversee the correct dispensing of pharmaceutical commodities at the dispensing pharmacy units.
    Ensure there is adequate health supplies and drugs in the dispensing pharmacy stores and that dispensing pharmacy is well managed with no pilferages.
    Ensure all standard operating procedures within the supply chain are well implemented and adhered to.
    Monitor prescribing trends by analyzing prescriptions and alerting the senior pharmacist of any anomalies or cases of irrational prescribing practices.
    Ensure cold chain maintenance and monitoring is done regularly to ensure temperature sensitive drugs are correctly monitored while under storage.
    Prepare all inventory management reports including MOH monthly reports for Malaria, TB and HIV by 5th of every month.
    Maintain the EMR system inventory at the dispensing pharmacy units and report any technical interruptions to the EMR manager or the senior pharmacist for follow and correction.
    Monitor and maintain the tracer drug list of commodities and report their availability to clinical team biweekly.
    Attend departmental meetings as may be required from time to time.
    Participate in the training and mentorship programs within the department unit where members learn from each other to improve the quality of services.
    Carry out any other assignments that may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor or designate

    Key Result Areas

    Accurate and timely documentation of all issues and received drugs and medical items.
    Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge
    Timely issue orders to the various units in the prescribed forms on their ordering days.
    Proper storage of drugs and medical items.
    Tracking of expiries and slow-moving items.

    Qualifications

    Must have Kenya certificate of Education (KCSE) or an equivalent
    A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
    He/She must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board
    At least one year hospital pharmacy experience.
    Good communication and writing skills
    Computer literate

    Required Experience & Competencies

    A good team player
    Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili Languages.
    Ability to work ethically in demanding environment.
    Good customer care skills

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  • Pharmacy Technician

    Pharmacy Technician

    Main Purpose of the Role
    Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the incumbent shall be tasked to; Oversee the drugs and medication acquisition and distribution at the hospital.
    Dispense drugs and medication to patients while providing drug information and education to them.
    Key Responsibilities

    Scrutinize Patient Treatment Sheets and Prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration and provide drug information to patients, doctors, nurses and other medical staff.
    Timely and accurate posting dispensed drugs for billing purposes.
    Place orders for stock replenishment to the Procurement department in order to maintain optimal stock levels.
    Participates in regular drug expiry monitoring in the pharmacy to identify and document items with expiry of less than the required duration of time allowed.
    Compound, re-package and dilute drugs according to laid down guidelines.
    Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy.
    Participate in stock take exercise at the pharmacy and ensure timely explanation of stock variances.
    Enter prescriptions orders into the appropriate hospital software.
    Document adverse drug reactions on patients.
    Receive drugs and verify against the Stock transfer printout
    Shelve of items appropriately especially expired drugs.
    Perform stock counts and stock movement analysis
    Answer to calls from patients who might need assistance or advise on drugs
    Prepare weekly and monthly management reports and submit them within the agreed timeframes.
    File prescriptions as required.
    Ensure compliance with the relevant authorities including the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

    Knowledge and Experience Required

    Diploma or higher in Pharmaceutical Technology.
    Proficiency in supply chain management and pharmacy operations.
    Minimum Three years’ experience post enrollment in a similar role.
    Licensing by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya
    Member of the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association in good standing

    Key Skills and Competencies Required

    Good leadership, Interpersonal communication and Customer Care Skills.
    Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
    Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
    Demonstrated ability to uphold and align oneself with the core values of city eye hospital

    Interested and qualified candidates to make their applications through careers@cityeyehospital.or.ke with the subject being “Pharmacy Technician” – CEH/HR/REC/009/2022’’. Recruitment shall be on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled.
    The application must include; 

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    careers@cityeyehospital.or.ke

  • Pharmaceutical Technologists

    Pharmaceutical Technologists

    Job Purpose
    The Pharmaceutical Technologist is responsible for ensuring accurate compounding, dispensing, patient education and handling of pharmaceutical supplies for all orders so as to meet the patient needs.
    The holder of this position will report to the Chief Pharmacist
    Key Responsibilities / Duties

    Receive prescriptions from patients, verify and dispense drugs within approved standards and procedures to enable overall patient satisfaction
    Verify expiry dates of drugs, prior to dispensing, to prevent anomalies in service delivery
    Dispense drugs accurately and in a timely manner to uphold the quality standards of the department
    Ensure the accuracy of the label before dispensing for the right patient, right drug and correct quantity, for effective service delivery
    Counsel patients on drug administration for optimum customer satisfaction
    Compound drugs when required, for adequate service provision
    Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations
    Contact the physician for inaccuracies in prescription order, proper documentation, and communication of it to the nursing and pharmacy staff
    Complete the expiry list accurately and in a timely manner, for proper recording and monitoring of drugs
    Maintain and update a personal drug knowledge database, to ensure the accurate provision of pharmaceutical care of general disease states as well as specialized knowledge in the assigned area of expertise
    Monitor and record fridge temperatures twice a day to ensure compliance and medication safety
    Ensure complete documentation of all patient documents, interventions, incidents, and other records kept in the department

    Reporting
    Responsible for timely monthly reports.
    Academic Qualifications

    O-levels/A-Levels
    Diploma in Pharmacy Technology
    Possess a valid practicing license
    Member of Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
    Computer skills
    At least 2 years of experience in a similar position
    Hospital experience is essential.

    Functional Skills:

    Familiarity with hospital pharmacy functioning
    Good knowledge of physiology, pharmacology, and pharmaceuticals
    Familiarity with locally available drugs and their clinical  indications
    Ability to keep up to date with Continuous Pharmaceutical Developments and Continuous Medical Education Programs

    Personal Attributes

    Ability to get on well with a diverse workforce
    Honesty and integrity
    Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions
    Ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals

    Interested candidates meeting the requirements for any of the positions above should send a current CV and cover letter quoting the post applying for in the subject line to: hr@mhg.co.ke.Due to urgency in filling the above positions, shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    hr@mhg.co.ke

  • Pharmacy Technologist

    Pharmacy Technologist

    Role Summary:
    We are searching for smart, caring and responsible Pharm Techs who want to become amazing all-around, evidence-based Pharm Techs. This is a key clinical position that will provide a critical impact on our ability to provide comprehensive healthcare to our patients.
    Responsibilities

    Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting clinician’s prescriptions
    Dispense medications, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals as per the prescription
    Control medications by monitoring drug therapies, advising on interactions and advising clinicians on alternatives
    Provide pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling patients on drug therapies
    Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory levels, anticipate needed medications and supplies, place orders and manage short expiry drugs
    Receive, verify, bill, fill and dispense drugs/medical supplies as ordered or prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner.
    Enforce loss prevention policies at the pharmacy
    Enforce the Dangerous Drugs Act regulations in the Pharmacy
    Be an integral member of the whole medical centre team in providing an amazing patient experience. Handle patients with empathy and understanding
    Be a great teammate and go above beyond by actually making sure your teammates love their work. Work well with other colleagues and go above and beyond what is expected from you.  

    Requirements

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology required 
    Must be registered with Pharmacy and Poison Board
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in health or community-related work
    Outstanding patient interaction skills are a must
    Great team player with drive for results and enjoys being part of a team

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    pendahealth.applytojob.com

  • 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