Pharmaceutical Technologist III - 20 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre.  An officer at this level will be responsible for dispensing drugs/medicines to patients under supervision of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include: - 

• Receiving, interpreting, and processing prescriptions; 
• Recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit; 
• Pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on labels; 
• Counseling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit; 
• Maintaining drug registers/books; and 
• Stock-taking of drugs and medicinal devices on monthly basis.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution; 
• Certificate of Enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB); and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.