CHIEF PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIST

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

                i.          Served in the grade of Senior Pharmaceutical Technologist for at least three (3) years;

              ii.          Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;

             iii.          Certificate of Enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB);

             iv.          Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

               v.          Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and

             vi.          Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

                i.          Preparing and executing plans to ensure efficient running of a health facility;

              ii.          Preparing and submitting reports on drug/medicine;

             iii.          Providing health education to patients and other health personnel;

             iv.          Promoting rational drug/medicines use;

               v.          Developing and evaluating training programmes and preparing reports;

             vi.          Supervising and assessing students/interns;

            vii.          Maintaining books/register of drugs/medicines in a health facility;

          viii.          Stock taking of drugs/medicines and non-pharmaceuticals;

             ix.          Providing health education to patients on drug/medicine use; and

               x.          Participating in ward rounds and advising on drug/medicine issues.