Pharmacist Job in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

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.