Pharmaceutical Technologist at Kenyatta University

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dispense medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling.
• Monitor drug therapies, advice interventions and counsel patients on drug therapies.
• Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting doctors’ orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Provide pharmacological information by answering questions from patients and health care professionals.
• Adhere to infection control protocols to protect patients and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Keep records of patient history and all activities regarding refilling of medicine.
• Any other additional tasks as may be assigned by the Director of University Health Services, Head of Clinical Services or Pharmacist in-charge.

Qualification:

• Diploma in Pharmacy from an accredited Medical Training Institution. Possession of a relevant Higher National Diploma or a Bachelors’ Degree will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years relevant experience preferably in a hospital set up.
• KCSE C (Plain) mean grade or equivalent.
• Registered and with a valid license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Computer Literate.