Pharmaceutical Technologist
Location:
Kampala , Uganda
Department:
Medical
Our Client a regional player in the energy sector with outlets across the East Africa Region is looking to hire aPharmaceutical Technologist to manager its pharmacy outlet in Kampala.
Purpose of the Job
To take the overall management of a pharmaceutical outlet in Kampala by handling the reception, verification of prescriptions and dispensing drugs in a timeously and within approved standards and procedures as to meet or exceed the expectation of the patients.
Responsibilities
Accurately prepare and dispense medications
Manage and monitor pharmaceutical inventory
Review and verify written prescriptions for authenticity, validity, indication, dose, strength route, form, duration, drug interactions and dispense drugs in a proper manner.
Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing.
Maintain prescription records, for proper maintenance of records, and retrieval
Compute and record pharmacy financial transactions daily
Conduct patient counselling on medicines, devices and adherence to therapy.
Maintain a database of inventory management of drugs and supplies, their storage and handling and updating of the inventory records on a regular basis, to ensure product conformity.
Monitor drug consumption, ad hoc drug requests, out of stock drugs, and non-stock drug orders and prepare reports and determine re-order levels to be set on the IT System.
Maintain strict control over usage of controlled drugs such as narcotics, for compliance with policy on dangerous drugs, and avoid misuse.
Monitor and record adverse drug reactions and medication incidents.
Schedule and conduct operational and quality indicator audits.
Qualifications
Education Qualifications
Diploma in pharmacy
Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Good knowledge of pharmacy law and practices in Kenya/Uganda
Desired Characteristics
At least one year experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
ยท Good knowledge of pharmacy law and practices in Kenya/Uganda