Pharmaceutical Technologist III (7 Posts)

This role is for a Pharmaceutical Technologist III, under Permanent and Pensionable terms of service, within the County Government of Kitui. Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining efficient pharmaceutical services within the county health facilities.

Salary Scale Ksh. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 x 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving, interpreting, and processing of prescriptions.
• Recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit.
• Pre-packing, repacking, and writing instructions on the labels.
• Counseling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit.
• Maintaining drug registers/books.
• Stock-taking of drugs and medicinal devices on a monthly basis.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution.
• Certificate of Enrolment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.