Company: Kilimani Children’s Clinic
Location: Nairobi
Are you passionate about pediatric care and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children? Kilimani Children’s Clinic is a leading pediatric hospital committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to children and families. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy In charge to join our dynamic team.
Position Overview:
As the pharmacy in charge at Kilimani Children’s Clinic, you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of exceptional pharmaceutical services to our patients. Leading our pharmacy team, you will oversee operations to guarantee the safe and efficient dispensing of medications and uphold high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in pharmacy management, demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities, and exhibit a sincere dedication to delivering compassionate and personalized pharmaceutical care to our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the pharmacy processes as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Quantify and order medication as outlined in the Ordering SOP.
- Receive and ensure updating of new stock in the system following the required process.
- Responsible for communication by email with Pharmacist/Pharmaceutical Technologist In-Charge and/or Medical Director in relation to Pharmacy concerns.
- Issue weekly and monthly reports to the Pharmacist/Pharmaceutical Technologist In-Charge.
- Ensure there is proper entry of information in the narcotic drugs register and proper filing of prescriptions on the same.
- Enforce the dispensing process in the pharmacy as per the SOP.
- Ensure proper filing of various documents in the pharmacy.
- Review of delivery notes to ensure validation of the receipt of stock.
- Ensure retrieval of expiring items every last week of the month; prepare an expired items list and forward to the Pharmacist/Pharmaceutical Technologist In-Charge within the first week of the month. A report of the same to be sent to the Medical Director/Administrator.
- Carry out inter branch stock transfer following the defined process.
- Ensure the temperature logs are duly updated and temperature excursions are managed accordingly.
- Ensure the customers are handled with utmost respect and within the shortest time possible.
- Participate in inventory management and stock take to ensure the set parameters are achieved.
- Participate in Hospital meetings, communicate, identify problems and agree on solutions.
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the head of clinical
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical technologist.
- Registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons board of Kenya.
- Valid annual practice license.
- Two (2) years’ working experience.
- Proficiency in computer application packages.
- Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills are required together with proven leadership capabilities.
- Proactive team player with strong customer service and problem solving skills.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
If you are a dedicated pharm-tech seeking to advance your career and make a difference in healthcare, we invite you to apply for the position of Pharmacy in charge at Kilimani Children’s Clinic. Join us as we strive to provide the highest quality pharmaceutical services, partnering with parents to ensure the health and well-being of children as they transition through childhood.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should apply using this link:CLICK HERE TO APPLY by COB 26th August 2024. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
