Pharmaceutical Technologist Careers at Marie Stopes International (MSI) in Kenya

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Technologist – 2 Posts

Employer: Marie Stopes International (MSI)

Duty Station: Kitale and Mombasa Kenya

Application Deadline: 16th Nov 2013


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
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya

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