Job Title: Pharmaceutical
Technologist
2 Positions
Location: Kitale
(1) and Mombasa (1)
Probationary
Period: 3 months
Salary Range:
KShs. 32,000
Contract Type:
Fixed Term (2 Years)
The
Pharmaceutical Technologist will be responsible to performing tasks related to
pharmaceutical drugs.
They include
dispensing drugs as prescribed to the clients
Marie Stopes
International (MSI) is a marketing-focused resulted oriented social business
that uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide quality family
planning and reproductive health services in more than 43 countries world-wide.
Marie Stopes
Kenya (MSK) is a non-profit social business, working with local partners and
the government of Kenya to provide quality, affordable and accessible Sexual
and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services.
MSK is part of
the Marie Stopes International (MSI) global partnership, and works to improve
the health and quality of life of women, men, and their families.
The primary
responsibility of this role is to further MSI’s Goal: THE PREVENTION OF
UNWANTED BIRTHS and its mission of ensuring the individuals right to: CHILDREN
BY CHOICE NOT CHANCE
It is a role
requirement that the job holder must fully comply with, promote and live MSI
CORE VALUES: mission driven, customer focused, results orientated, pioneering,
sustainable and people centered
Key
Responsibilities
·
Ensures good inventory management practices, of the medicines
and medical supplies, at Marie Stopes Kenya Center
·
Oversees the acquisition (prepares drug orders) and disbursement
of drugs and medical supplies in the Center outpatient department.
·
Ensures rational use of drugs at the Center with focus on
improved therapeutic outcomes based on appropriate drug use.
·
Ensure maintenance of cold chain.
·
Liaise with the program pharmacist regarding drugs and medical
supplies orders and buffer stocks
·
Monitor drug consumption at the center pharmacy store and submit
timely regular stock level and drug consumption reports to the Program
Pharmacist.
·
Keep records of serious untoward incidents e.g. drug errors,
poor quality, expired drugs as requested by Program Pharmacist
·
Keep up to date stock records and information on stock of
medicine and medical supplies with a view of improving inventory management
practices.
·
Prepares medicine needs projections and submits orders to the
Program Pharmacist and Center Manager.
·
Any other duties that maybe assigned by the line manager.
Skills and
Experience
Qualifications:
·
Diploma in Pharmacy from accredited institutions by the Pharmacy
and Poisons Board.
·
Enrolled Pharmaceutical Technologist with Pharmacy and Poisons
Board.
Experience:
·
Minimum of two (2) years post training experience in the same
position.
Skills:
·
Computer Literate.
·
Good communication skills – Kiswahili and English
·
Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications,
dosing, side effects and proper administration.
·
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
·
Ability to train other assigned staff as necessary.
·
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control
standards.
Attitude /
Motivation:
Successful
performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but
equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have
on others.
There are 13 key
behaviours that MSI encourages in all employees and they are defined below:
Initiative: Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of
opportunities by finding the optimum solution
Innovative: Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas
generated create a positive outcome
Effective
Communication: Communicating through active listening and good questioning
techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and
concise.
Responsive: Being responsive to changing priorities and demands
Working
Efficiently: Planning, prioritising and
organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
Sharing
Information: Sharing information and
knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
Focus on
Learning: Taking responsibility for
keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop
further
Commitment: Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and
how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements
Driven: Drive and determination to deliver results
Accountable: Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make,
and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
Embracing Change: Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being
able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
Motivated: Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise
potential
Team Player: Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and
showing respect for each other
How to Apply
Applications
quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees
(1 of which should be immediate, 1 former supervisor and any other) should be
submitted to:
People and
Development Dept
Marie Stopes Kenya
On or before 19th
November, 2013
Due to the
urgency if the position, applications will be reviewed as they come.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘Pharmaceutical
Technologist Kitale/Mombasa’
Marie Stopes
Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer
