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 centred care and service excellence. We provide effective and efficient care in a safe and welcoming environment.
We seek to recruit competent and qualified individuals in the following capacities:
| Job Title
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Pharmaceutical Technologist | Function
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Pharmacy | |
| Grade
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Reports To | Branch Manager | ||
| Scope
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Location | Machakos | ||
| Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)
● The Pharmaceutical Technologist will report to the branch manager. The main role will be to administer drugs to patients. |
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| Main Responsibilities | ||||
| ● Prescription validation, dispensing and compounding of medicines at the center.
● 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 departments. ● Providing drug information and drug counseling to patients and members of staff. ● Quality management system analysis. ● 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’s customers. ● Assist in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at the department ● Participate in promotion and marketing of the centres services. |
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| Academic & Professional Qualifications | ||||
| Essential | Desirable | |||
| ● Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technologist or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
● Be a registered member of PPB ● Certificate in computer applications. Possess a valid practice license from PPB |
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| Work experience and skills | ||||
| Essential | Desirable | |||
| ● At least 2yrs experience in a similar position
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| Key Competencies | ||||
| Essential | Desirable | |||
| ● Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy
● Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills ● Accurately enter data ● Computer Skills ● Ability to work under pressure ● Team Player Time Management |
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How To Apply
Please send an email to hr@mhg.co.ke quoting the role on the subject while attaching your CV and cover letter.