The Pharmaceutical Technologist works in a team with the Procurement Officer and reports to the Snr. Procurement & Logistics officer. The incumbent will be responsible of performing tasks related to pharmaceutical drugs and provide a variety of warehousing and stock management responsibilities, which include inventory management, receiving of goods, storage and distribution of goods. The Pharmaceutical Technologist will be required to liaise and work closely with the Procurement & Logistics Team to ensure that the core objectives of Marie Stopes Kenya are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Pharmaceutical Technologist
- Maintain
and update Standard product list.
- Receive
and check incoming Medical products and supplies (from suppliers and other
organization) and ensure quality and standards of the medical products and
supplies.
- Regularly
update q-track report for new products and Manage, Support and implement
Q-Track
- Conduct
random checks on quality of drugs and participate in sampling process of
products for pharmacovigilance purposes.
- Monitor
drugs’ expiry date and minimum medical stock level in order to protect the
supply rupture and report findings to Snr Procurement Officer.
- Maintain
product quality and Product quality issues reported and issues resolved
within 10days of receipt of complaint.
- Participate
in monthly/quarterly quantification meetings.
- Support
the implementation of good storage practices in all stores/Pharmacies
within MSK e.g establish re-order levels, sorting of items, arrangement of
stores, temperature tracking and FEFO arrangements.
- Update
the Stock management systems E HR and Tradogram in line SPL whilst
maintaining high quality and cost effectiveness.
- SOPS
in place, regularly updated and strictly adhered to.
Stores and warehousing
- Monitor
and track overall stock levels in the central warehouse as well as the
centre level.
- Oversee
the receiving, storing, and distribution of drugs, equipment, and other
supplies i.e. Maintain inbound receiving records
- Ensure
that all inventory is accurately recorded and tracked
- Ensuring
availability and updated bin cards in all stores handling medical supplies
- Coordinate
with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Maintain
a clean and organized storage area
- Ensure
compliance with all relevant regulations and policies
- Manage
and supervise stores staff
- Develop
and implement procedures for efficient stores management
- Prepare
and maintain records and reports on stores operations
- Provide
support to the clinics in regards to their supply need
Knowledge, Skills and
Attitudes
Qualifications:
- Diploma
in Pharmacy from accredited institutions by Pharmacy and Poisons Board
- Enrolled
Pharmaceutical Technologist with Pharmacy and Poisons Board
- Minimum
of three (3) years post training experience in the same position
- At
least a Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
in warehouse and Inventory management preferably with a medical store.
- The
Candidate should have experience working with any ERP system.
Skills/Experience:
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office, Inventory and Warehouse Management Software
- Proven
experience in Warehouse management and stock control.
- Strong
communication and negotiation skills
- Good
analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Supervisory
skills
- Problem-solving
skills
- Business
acumen
- Detail
oriented
- Organization
skills
- Attention
to details
How To Apply:
Suitable and qualified
internal candidates should email one document combining an application letter
and CV to pd@mariestopes.or.ke on
or before 23rd February 2023. The
subject of the email should read Pharmaceutical
Technologist. Note that applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Do not attach
certificates and testimonials. Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity
employer and does not ask for fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Successful candidates must abide by MSI’s Antifraud & Bribery Policy and
Safeguarding Policy, including protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
