Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Pharmacy In-Charge

Key Responsibilities
• Establish and ensure standard procedures are adhered to in order to maintain quality in the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Update the formulary of drugs and supplies in collaboration with clinical staff and Ministry protocols to meet hospital needs.
• Compile and analyze consumption data to identify patterns of drug usage on a monthly basis to verify drug stock versus usage.
• Ensure that drugs are ordered and delivered on time and maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine stock levels; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
• Ensure all dispensed medication is correctly billed to capture revenue.
• Work with Head Clinician to determine drug needs on a regular basis and monitor stock levels of essential drugs, and manage/rotate stock to minimize expiry.
• Prepare purchase orders for the procurement of necessary medications, equipment, and supplies from vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare and compile internal & external reports as required by the management and government agencies.
• Ensure that pharmacy equipment is kept in good working condition.
• Ensure prevention of medication errors during dispensing by counter-checking and verifying the prescription on doses, allergies, patient identification, right drug, legibility, and giving clear usage instructions.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of invoices into the hospital management system.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary facility management committees.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Job Requirements
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered and licensed by the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a busy hospital pharmacy.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Job application procedure
Interested candidates to email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY; including names and contacts of three references, to info@kanyimbohospital.com  on or before 19th August 2022.
The email subject line MUST include the position title being applied for e.g., “NURSE”
Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kanyimbo Hospital Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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