Pharmaceutical Technologists Job Vacancies in Kenya

Med-Lab Diagnostic Center 

Position Title: Pharmaceutical Technologists

Industry: Health

Med-Lab Diagnostic Center is seeking to recruit pharmaceutical technologists in response to the changing demands for quality and cost-effective treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting doctors’ orders, detecting therapeutic incompatibilities
  • Dispense medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals Control medications by monitoring drug therapies, advising interventions
  • Provide pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling patients on drug therapies.
  • Protect patients and technicians by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Prepare medicine when appropriate using the correct dosages and material for each individual patient
  • Keep records of patient history and of all activities regarding refilling medication
  • Keep abreast of advancements in medicine by attending conferences and seminars and collaborating with other healthcare professionals
  • Comply with all applicable legal rules regulations, and procedures
  • Ensure that treatments are compatible with the medication issued Check dosage and ensure that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labeled
  • Supervise the preparation of any medicines (not all are supplied ready made-up by the manufacturer) Keep a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes
  • Liaise with doctors about prescriptions Sell over-the-counter medicines
  • Advise patients of any adverse side effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmacology or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution.
  • Registration and Licensed with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
  • Customer friendly
  • Ability to multitask
  • Proven experience as a pharmaceutical technologist.
  • Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands, etc.
  • Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy information systems
  • Good organization skills
  • Excellent communication skills with a customer-oriented approach Integrity and compassion

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV and Professional Certificates only quoting the job title on the email subject (Pharmaceutical Technologists) to careers@med-laboratories.com by 15th September 2023.