PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIST – Meridian Health Group

Meridian Health Group is one of the market leaders in quality, cost-effective and accessible health care in Kenya and the East African region. At the heart of our corporate philosophy is a devotion to patient centered care and service excellence. We provide effective and efficient care in a safe and welcoming environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The pharmacy technologist will help in running the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy in line with the professional practice, regulations, and laws of Kenya. He/she will provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to patients and other customers, while ensuring rational and effective use of medication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prescription validation, dispensing and compounding of medicines at the
• Maintaining the drug stock level record in the medical center computer system including the drugs issued to the center customers.
• Ordering of drugs and other supplies at the department in collaboration with the respective
• Providing drug information and drug counseling to patients and members of
• Quality management system
• The pharmaceutical technologist is also expected to maintain the records of Local Purchase, internal requisition orders, delivery note, and invoices of the drugs supplied to the branch.
• Stock taking of drugs will be carried out every month with the administration. The management may also from time to time carry out impromptu drug stock inspection in the department.
• Maintaining efficiency at the department by making sure that drugs are always available for the center’scustomers.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the
• Participate in promotion and marketing of the center’s

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized medical training
• Be registered with the pharmacy and poisons board of Kenya and have a valid Practicing
• Proficiency in computer application skills
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience preferably in a busy hospital
• Great team player who is able to collaborate with other team members to offer the best outcomes to the
• Ability to work under minimum
• Strong commitment to care of patients and great customer
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English &