Pharmacist Job recruitment in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya October 2014
Position: Pharmacist
Location: Kibera
Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare and dispense prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations according to patients’ prescription.
- Provide advice for non-prescription medications
- Monitor drugs and other medical supplies levels and initiate the procurement process.
- Take inventory and track medication and supply orders
- Keep records of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
- Prepare and submit reports on daily sales undertaken and achievement to the management as required.
- Arrange drugs in the required manner
- Establish and maintain good relationships with customers which includes clinics, doctors, hospitals and other institutions
- Monitor storage conditions i.e. expiry status and security of the pharmaceuticals
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Personal attributes
- High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Accurate and detail oriented
Requirements
- Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poison Board
- Degree/Diploma holder from a recognized institution.
- original Professional and academic certificates with up to date license
- At least 2 years working experience in a similar position, preferably in a busy hospital set up
- Strong negotiation and customer care skills
- Must be computer literate and be able to manage software programs.
To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.