VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading
humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and
resilience of communities in Kenya. The
Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position:
Position Title: Pharmaceutical Technologist (2 position)
Locations: IFO 2 – Dadaab Refugee Operations
Reporting To: Pharmacist In Charge
Overall Purpose
The pharmaceutical Technologist will be
working under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacy in Charge and will
be directly responsible for the running of the hospital/health post dispensing
pharmacy.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and supervising the
hospital/health posts dispensing pharmacy staff to ensure all
pharmaceutical ethical protocols are observed.
- Prepare and submit regular
inventory reports and requisition orders in time.
- Monitoring drug consumption rate
and keeping accurate records of the same.
- Carry out regular pharmacy
quality audits in all dispensing units.
- Advise the logistics Manager of
procurement-specific issues or improvements.
- Provide on time, standard monthly
reports to pharmacy in charge.
- Review prescriptions to assure
accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients and to evaluate their
suitability.
- Provide information and advice
regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication
storage.
- Analyze prescribing trends to
monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful
interactions
- Maintain records such as pharmacy
files, patient files inventories, control records and registries of
poisons, narcotics and controlled drugs.
- Collaborate with other health
care professionals to plan, monitor review and evaluate the quality and
effectiveness of drugs and drug regiments, providing advice on drug
applications and characteristics.
- Compound and dispense medications
as prescribed by clinicians by calculating, weighing, measuring and mixing
ingredients.
- Offer health promotion and
prevention activities, for example training people to use devices such as
blood pressure or diabetes monitors.
- Plan, Implement and maintain
procedures for mixing, packaging and labelling pharmaceuticals, according
to policy and legal requirements to ensure quality, security and proper
disposal.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Pharmacy. Degree in
pharmacy is an added advantage
- Member of Pharmacy Society of
Kenya and valid practicing license form PSK
- Registered with Pharmacy and
Poisons Board
- 2 years work experience and at
least 1 year working in a Refugee Operations set up.
Key Competencies
- Knowledge in international
procurement
- Strong leadership, team building,
conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic
objectives.
- Demonstrated proficiency in
computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database,
email and utilization of the internet.
- Should be a team player and
culturally sensitive.
- Strong communication skills:
oral, written and presentation skills.
Applications MUST contain:
Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant
certificates (including current practicing license), address and contacts of
three referees( Please attach as one document).
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above
qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to
reach us not later than 27th March 2023; Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal
opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security
deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting
candidates for an interview.
Kenya Red Cross Society is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people
