Pharmaceutical Technologist Job St. Crispin Afya Hospital

Pharmaceutical Technologist Job

• Industry: Health
• Reporting to: Head of Pharmacy
• Job Location: Kajiado
• Gross Salary: Ksh 45,000 – 50,000

Job Purpose

To provide support and facilitation by receiving prescription, analyzing and dispensing medication to patients in line with the established protocols

Key Responsibilities

• Fill or refill drug prescriptions and verify that the information is complete and accurate.
• Counsel patient on proper use of prescribed medicines clearly stating the route of administration, time, indications and any expected outcome of drug use.
• Maintain proper storage conditions and security for drugs.
• Transfer medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
• Add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (I.V) packs.
• Mix pharmaceutical preparations (extemporaneous preparations) according to provided prescriptions.
• Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices and inform supervisor of stock need and shortages.
• Assist clients by answering questions or requests and respond to telephone calls.
• Process all drug and supply orders through the hospital’s HMIS.
• Order, label and count stock of medications, chemicals and supplies and enter inventory data into computer.
• Collaborate with the regulatory body (Pharmacy and Poison’s Board) – Pharmacovigilance
• for information on adverse effects/reactions to prescription drugs.
• Prepare, compile and submit monthly reports itemizing sales, expenses, breakages, expiries.
• Establish and maintain patient profiles including list of medications taken by individual patients.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in the hospital industry
• Should be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Should have Integrity and accountability
• Should be of Sound judgment and effective decision making skills
• Efficiency in time and resource management
• Should practice Patient-centred care approach
• Ability to work well within a team set-up
• Should have effective communication skills
• Ability to think critically with an openness to learning

How to apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience kindly send your expected salary, notice period and CV, only quoting the job title on the email subject (Pharmaceutical Technologist) to hr@stcrispinhos.org on or before 8th August 2025.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying