About the job
North Star visions a world where all people lead healthy lives. We provide quality health care services to all at all times. Since 28 September 2006, North Star Alliance has been committed to bringing high quality health care services through building a network of public-private partnerships, and investing in sustainable practices. Our conception, itself, was through the ground-breaking public-private partnership of the UN World Food Programme and TNT.
Since our inception we have continued to grow in innovations to serve our client better. Our team of health care providers is client centred and friendly. We hold every client that enters or clinics with utmost respect and dignity.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Receive prescriptions from clients
- Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting doctors’ orders
- Dispense medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals
- Protect patients and technicians by adhering to infection control protocols
- Keep records of patient history and of all activities regarding refilling medication
- 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
- Keep a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes
- Advise patients of any adverse side effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments
- Liaise with doctors about prescriptions, Sell over-the-counter medicines
- Maintain supplies movement records
- Check inventory and restock drugs and other supplies as necessary
- Any other duties which may be assigned by the Head of the Clinic from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for an outgoing person with excellent selling and marketing skills in addition to being a qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technologist.
- At least a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- Over 1 year relevant experience in a reputable health institution/facility
- Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands, etc
- Proven experience as a pharmaceutical technologist
- Customer friendly
- Ability to multitask
- Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy information systems
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-oriented approach Integrity and compassion
- Strong personality with good leadership skills
- Ability to prepare timely reports
- Proficient in English and Kiswahili
- IT literate (Word, Excel and internet)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Duration of Engagement: Short Term Contract – 3 Months
Location: Mlolongo, Mavoko Sub county
Reports to: Head of the Clinic
Start date: Immediately
Language: English, Kiswahili
North Star is an equal opportunity employer, does not require or request for payment of any fees in the process of recruitment and has zero tolerance to SEAH.