Pharmacy Interns Needed at Kenya Medical Research Institute 2021
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
Applications are invited for;
Title: Pharmacy Interns
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Internships / Volunteering, Pharmaceutical
Reports To: Pharmacy Lead
The internship programme will be for six (6) months renewable once.
The Intern will be trained on the following areas:
- Preparing and dispensing drugs to patients/study participants.
- Verify prescriptions
- Delivering medications and completing necessary documentation as per specific studies, SOPs and good pharmaceutical practice.
- Receive, record, and store medications coming into the pharmacy.
- Maintain stock of prescription medications, clinical items and inform the pharmacy practitioner
Education And Professional Training
- C+ and above in KCSE certificate
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or BPharm from PPB’s recognized institution
- Recently enrolled/registered or in the process of enrollment/registration with PPB
Competencies
- Knowledgeable on the basic pharmaceutical care principles
- Adherent and knowledgeable on the professional code of ethics (KPA/PSK)
- Satisfactory communication skills (written and spoken)
- Knowledgeable on stocks management
- Demonstrate knowledge of team-based professional skills, roles and responsibilities
- Computer operations skills is key.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application together with their detailed CV to the recruitment officer through e-mail: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 11th November 2021. A stipend will be offered.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH A REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 11th November, 2021
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