Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy

Basic Information

Division

Directorate of Pharmaceutical Services.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Summary

The jobholder is responsible for dispensing drugs in the pharmaceutical outlets and performing drug audits.

Key Duties

  • Dispense drugs, patient counselling and other related activities to ensure proper use of drugs.
  • Inspect pharmaceutical outlets within the health centre to ensure proper storage of drugs.
  • Monitor adverse drug reaction on patients based on reports received by them and other health care personnel.
  • Carry out drug audit in Pharmaceutical outlets within the health centre for quality and proper inventory of drugs.
  • Maintain storage areas to ensure safekeeping of pharmaceuticals.

Requirements

Education

A minimum of Diploma in Pharmacy from an accredited institution. A Minimum of provisional License

Skills & Competencies

  • Basic knowledge of clinical operations and procedures;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • People Management Skills;
  • Computer skills.
  • Basic knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration;
  • Oral and written communication skills;

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Job Category

Pharmacy