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.<\/p>\n
We seek to recruit competent and qualified individuals in the following capacities:<\/p>\n
| Job Title<\/p>\n <\/td>\n | Pharmaceutical Technologist<\/strong><\/td>\n| Function<\/p>\n | Department<\/td>\n Pharmacy<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Grade<\/p>\n | <\/td>\n <\/td>\n | Reports To<\/td>\n | Branch Manager<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Scope<\/p>\n | <\/td>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n | Location<\/td>\n | \u00a0Machakos<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)<\/strong><\/p>\n | \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Pharmaceutical Technologist will report to the branch manager. The main role will be to administer drugs to patients.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Main Responsibilities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Prescription validation, dispensing and compounding of medicines at the center.<\/p>\n | \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintaining the drug stock level record in the medical center computer system including the drugs issued to the center customers<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ordering of drugs and other supplies at the department in collaboration with the respective departments.<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Providing drug information and drug counseling to patients and members of staff.<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quality management system analysis.<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Stock 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.<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintaining efficiency at the department by making sure that drugs are always available for the center\u2019s customers.<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at the department<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in promotion and marketing of the centres services.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Academic & Professional Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Essential<\/strong><\/td>\n | Desirable<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technologist or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.<\/p>\n | \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be a registered member of PPB<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Certificate in computer applications.<\/p>\n Possess a valid practice license from PPB<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Work experience and skills<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Essential<\/strong><\/td>\n | Desirable<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At least 2yrs\u202fexperience in a similar position<\/p>\n | <\/td>\n <\/p>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Key Competencies<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Essential<\/strong><\/td>\n | Desirable<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy<\/p>\n | \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accurately enter data<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Computer Skills<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work under pressure<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Team Player<\/p>\n Time Management<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | |