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Role Overview As a Pharmacy Technician, you will manage the day-to-day dispensing of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensuring every prescription is accurately filled and properly recorded. Your attention to detail directly supports patient safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role is essential to maintaining efficient inventory turnover and delivering clear, compassionate guidance to patients and healthcare colleagues alike. Key Responsibilities • Accurately interpret prescriptions and dispense medications in accordance with legal and professional standards under pharmacist supervision. • Maintain meticulous patient records and prescription logs to support audit readiness and continuity of care. • Monitor stock levels, check expiry dates, and coordinate with suppliers to avoid shortages or overstock of essential medicines. • Receive, inspect, and store pharmaceutical supplies in strict compliance with cold-chain and storage guidelines. • Provide patients and caregivers with clear verbal instructions on dosage, side effects, and safe storage of their medications. • Prepare and label custom-dose packs, extemporaneous mixtures, or bulk orders as directed by the pharmacist. • Handle cash or insurance transactions for prescription sales and issue receipts accurately. • Keep the dispensary area clean, organised, and free of expired or recalled products at all times. Requirements & Qualifications • Diploma in Pharmacy Technology awarded by an accredited institution. • Current registration and annual retention licence from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). • At least one year of hands-on dispensing experience in a high-volume hospital, clinic, or retail pharmacy. • Demonstrated ability to implement proper drug storage, rotation, and inventory control procedures. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili, with a patient-friendly demeanour. • High level of accuracy in reading prescriptions, performing arithmetic calculations, and maintaining records. • Capacity to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team while managing competing priorities.