Avenue Healthcare Pharmaceutical Technologist Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
Ensure high-quality pharmaceutical services through accurate dispensing, inventory management, medication safety monitoring and compliance with pharmacy regulations, organizational policies and quality standards.
Support optimal patient care by maintaining medication availability, minimizing medication errors and promoting safe and effective use of medicines and medical consumables.
Key Responsibilities
Pharmacy Operations & Medication Management
Ensure the pharmacy has the required equipment and that all equipment remains in good working condition.
Adhere to insurance exclusion lists and approved medication coverage requirements.
Advise prescribing clinicians on suitable alternatives for out-of-stock and over-the-counter medications and follow up on medication acquisition.
Ensure the pharmacy remains adequately stocked in accordance with approved reorder levels.
Conduct daily stock counts, spot checks and monthly stocktakes.
Prepare accurate inventory reports and provide explanations for stock variances and expiries.
Medication Safety & Quality Assurance
Prevent medication errors through verification of prescriptions, treatment sheets, drug dosages, allergy status, patient identification and medication appropriateness.
Provide clear medication usage instructions to patients and caregivers.
Escalate pharmaceutical quality concerns to the Pharmacy Superintendent or Business Manager.
Monitor allocated pharmacy quality indicators and submit timely reports.
Ensure controlled medicines and DDA items are dispensed according to approved policies and procedures.
Conduct weekly checks of controlled substances and report discrepancies immediately.
Inventory Control & Expiry Management
Monitor expiry dates of medicines, surgical items and emergency trolley stock.
Replace short-expiry products and maintain appropriate stock rotation practices.
Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) inventory principles.
Utilize expiry management reports and labeling systems to minimize expiries and wastage.
Share short-expiry medication lists with clinicians and branches to facilitate stock utilization.
Document, quarantine and report expired medications for disposal in accordance with Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) regulations.
Storage, Monitoring & Infection Control
Monitor and record pharmacy refrigerator temperatures twice daily.
Report temperature deviations and storage concerns to the relevant departments.
Maintain pharmaceutical storage standards that preserve product quality and safety.
Enforce infection prevention and control standards during extemporaneous preparations.
Ensure compliance with medication handling and storage protocols.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
Adhere to organizational corporate governance policies and procedures.
Detect, prevent and report fraud, irregularities
and criminal activities.
Support implementation of audit recommendations and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations and professional standards.
Record and report incidents and adverse events within prescribed timelines.
Client Service & Patient Experience
Deliver high-quality pharmacy services that support patient satisfaction.
Communicate effectively with clients and healthcare professionals regarding medication-related matters.
Escalate unresolved service issues appropriately for timely resolution.
Support collection and use of patient satisfaction feedback for service improvement.
Maintain patient privacy, confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
Diploma in Pharmacy.
Valid Pharmaceutical Technologist License.
Registration with the relevant professional and regulatory body.
Experience
Minimum three (3) years of relevant pharmacy experience.
Experience in hospital, clinic or healthcare pharmacy operations is desirable.
Experience in inventory management, dispensing and medication safety monitoring is an advantage.
Technical Skills
Pharmaceutical Dispensing and Medication Management.
Pharmacy Inventory and Stock Control.
Medication Safety and Error Prevention.
Drug Storage and Cold Chain Monitoring.
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.
Controlled Drugs Management.
Expiry and Inventory Rotation Management (FIFO/FEFO).
Extemporaneous Preparations.
Pharmacy Information Systems and Documentation.
Infection Prevention and Control.
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance.
Pharmaceutical Reporting and Record Management.
Key Competencies
Attention to Detail and Accuracy.
Organizational Awareness and Planning.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
Teamwork and Collaboration.
Reliability and Accountability.
Customer Service Orientation.
Ethical Practice and Professional Integrity.
Time Management and Prioritization.
Confidentiality and Professional Judgment.
Personal Attributes
Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
Highly organized and dependable.
Professional and ethical.
Patient-centered and service-driven.
Strong team player.
Committed to continuous improvement and patient safety.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Avenue Healthcare Pharmaceutical Technologist Jobs in Kenya
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