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• The incumbent will dispense medications
  including ARVs and OI Medicines according to prescriptions made by
  clinicians.
• Plan, quantify, forecast and monitor usage
  of medicines and ensure rational use of drugs.
• Provide appropriate information to clients
  on indications, contra-indications, dosage and side effects of medicines
  and interactions.
• The jobholder will also record pharmacy
  data, all drugs dispensed to the clients, names of the drugs and the
  patients both electronically and manually
• Counsel clients on adherence, keeping
  appointments, and identify treatment technicalities to promote quality
  medicine use at the Hospital.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking
  pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed
  medicines and supplies; quantify and prepare orders for medicines in a
  timely manner; verify receipt; and remove expired/outdated drugs.
• Continually monitor stock, storage of
  products and ensure that expired /damaged stock is promptly removed from
  the store.
• Manage the physical receipt, verification
  and safe storage of drugs received at the facility.
• Prepare and submit monthly and activity
  reports.

• The ideal candidate for the Pharmacy
  Technician job opportunity should preferably hold a Diploma in Pharmacy or
  its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• The applicant must be registered with
  Allied Health Professionals Council.
• At least three years’ experience working
  in a similar position.
• Extensive knowledge of the national supply
  chain management system
• Should be knowledgeable in drug
  regulation.
• Excellent written and oral communication
  and  interpersonal skills

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