Position Overview
To be responsible for checking prescriptions to ensure that there are no errors, dispensing medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals and ensuring that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient and providing advice on the dosage of medicines.
Location: Kibera

Key duties and responsibilities
Verify, interpret and process orders and prescription.
Dispense drugs and counsel patients on the proper use of drugs dispensed.
Take part in supply chain management to ensure that essential stocks are available in the pharmacy at all times.
Monitor stock levels of drugs and place orders when necessary.
Keep appropriate documentation for accountability and research needs.
Conduct continuous medical examination sessions relating to drugs and other health care products.
Monitor storage conditions i.e. expiry status and security of the pharmaceuticals.
Education
Diploma in Pharmacy

Professional Qualifications
Enrolled member of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Member of the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
At least 3 years’ experience of cumulative relevant experience
Functional Skills
Examining information
Interpreting data
Making decisions
Meeting timescales

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Following procedures
Interacting with people
Upholding standards
Producing output

Method of Application
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to jobsmathare@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Shortlisting will be done on a roll out basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.