Pharmaceutical Technologist at NCD Alliance of Kenya

Job Summary

Under the mentorship of the County Pharmacist and the direct supervision of the Facility In-Charge and NCD Alliance Kenya Program Manager, the Pharmaceutical Technologist will ensure the safe, ethical, and efficient management and use of medicines, health products, and technologies within the PEN-Plus NCD clinic at Hamisi Sub County Hospital Health Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage medicine inventory: order, receive, verify, and document all incoming pharmaceutical supplies
• Ensure appropriate storage: maintain optimal storage conditions including cold chain, monitor expiry dates, and take corrective action as needed
• Dispense medications: review prescriptions, counsel patients, and dispense medication accurately
• Monitor and record: maintain prescription registers and daily logs of fridge and room temperatures
• Prevent stockouts and wastage: track usage trends, monitor slow-moving items, and alert relevant stakeholders
• Ensure regulatory compliance: manage Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) stock and registers
• Collaborate with clinical teams: advise on pharmaceutical issues, recommend substitutions, and support rational medicine use
• Maintain cleanliness and order: ensure pharmacy and store areas are clean, well-organized, and secure
• Submit timely reports: prepare and submit monthly pharmaceutical consumption reports
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors

Deliverables

• Accurate inventory and prescription documentation
• Timely issuance and replenishment of supplies
• Monthly consumption and temperature monitoring reports
• Reports on expiry tracking and stock movement trends
• Compliance with regulatory requirements for storage and dispensing

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognised institution
• Valid practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board