About the Institution

Matiliku Sub-County Hospital is a public health facility under the Department of Health Services, Makueni County Government, Kenya, dedicated to providing quality medical and healthcare services to the community.

Role Overview & Scope

The Pharmaceutical Technologist will oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations, accurately dispense prescribed medications, counsel patients on safe drug usage, manage medical inventory, and support procurement forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Dispensing: Dispense medication accurately to patients in accordance with prescriptions.
• Patient Counseling: Provide patient counseling on safe, effective, and appropriate medication usage.
• Inventory Management: Manage pharmacy inventory, cold-chain storage, and clinical record-keeping.
• Procurement Support: Support procurement forecasting and stock management to ensure essential medicines remain in stock.
• General Duties: Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the hospital management.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Professional Registration: Valid registration from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of relevant practical experience in pharmacy operations.

• Medication Dispensing: Dispense medication accurately to patients in accordance with prescriptions.
• Patient Counseling: Provide patient counseling on safe, effective, and appropriate medication usage.
• Inventory Management: Manage pharmacy inventory, cold-chain storage, and clinical record-keeping.
• Procurement Support: Support procurement forecasting and stock management to ensure essential medicines remain in stock.
• General Duties: Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the hospital management.

• Education: Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Professional Registration: Valid registration from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of relevant practical experience in pharmacy operations.