Pharmaceutical Technologist Career Opportunity: Finlays

We are a leading agri-business and part of a multinational with a major presence in Europe, Asia, America and Africa and which employs over 20,000 people to run its operations in Kenya.

Finlays is a member of the Swire Group, a diversified business house with activities all over the world.

We invite applications for the post of Pharmaceutical Technologist which has arisen in Kericho.

The Job

Reporting to the Company Medical officer, the job holder will provide and maintain pharmaceutical services within the hospital and health centres within Kericho.

Key Responsibilities

The job holder will:

• be responsible for procurement, record keeping, security, rationalisation and use of drugs in the main hospital and the various health units.
• ensure quality drugs are supplied to the hospital by suppliers.
• interpret prescriptions given to patients while ensuring that the drugs on the prescriptions have no bad interactions.
• dispense drugs both to inpatients and outpatients.
• carry out regular stock takes to ensure availability of drugs, maintain stock levels and avoid drugs expiring in store.
• implement clinical and patient care activities.
• participate in operational and other research activities.
• ensure quality pharmaceutical and clinical service delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board with a current professional practice license.
• Should be a member of the Pharmaceutical Society
• Three years experience working in a busy hospital.
• Good clinical pharmacy skills.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organising and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Proven strong supervisory, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application, including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts and the names and addresses of three referees one of whom must be your current employer.

Your application, clearly indicating the position you are applying for should reach us not later than 26th June 2009 and be addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Finlays
P O Box 223 - 20200,
Kericho

Email: careers@finlays.co.ke

Fax: 052 - 32053

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.