Assistant Pharmaceutical Technologists II - RU/AFP/04/08/26

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must have: -

1. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent from recognized medical training institution or any other recognized training institution;
2. At least three (3) years post qualification work experience;
3. Valid registration certificate from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
4. Computer literacy.

Job Description

An officer at this level shall:

1. Scrutinize Patients Treatment Sheets and prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration;
2. Provide drug information to patients, clinical officer, nurse and other medical staff;
3. Timely and accurate posting of dispensed drugs for billing purposes;
4. Place orders for stock replenishment to the pharmacy store to maintain optimal stock levels;
5. Participate in regular monitoring of drugs for expiry;
6. Compound, re-package and dilute drugs according to laid down guidelines;
7. Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy;
8. Participate in stock taking exercise and ensure timely explanation of stock variances;
9. Train and supervise pharmaceutical technologists’ interns;
10. Enter prescription orders into the computer and making labels appropriately;
11. Prepare periodic management reports;
12. Receive drugs and verify against the stock transfer printout;
13. Perform stock count and stock movement analysis;
14. Shelving of items appropriately; and
15. Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.