Pharmacists & Lab Technologists - Cape Coast Technical University

Cape Coast Technical University is seeking qualified applications for the pharmacy job positions below.

Superintendent Pharmacist

Duties and Responsibilities

The Officer is expected to undertake the following duties.

• Supervise work of Pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff to optimise service quality,
• Train new pharmacy employees and schedule shifts.
• Supervise the compounding, labelling and dispensing of medicines and other pharmaceutical products,
• Implement an efficient drug supply management system,
• Review and dated therapeutic Incompatibilities,
• Ensure proper storage of medicines, including prescription drugs and controlled substances;
• Advise customer on the recommended use, dosage, drug interactions and potential side-effect of medicines;
• Promote patient safety by promptly reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors and other quality issues; and
• Advise management periodically on activities and performance of the pharmacy.

Qualification and Experience

A candidate seeking appointment as Pharmacist must'

• Be a qualified Pharmacist registered with the Pharmacy Council or equivalent professional qualification;
• Be in good standing;
• Have at least ten (10) years' post qualification experience as Pharmacist:
• Must be of unblemished character and have a high degree of personal integrity be circumspect and above reproach:
• Must have proven organisational and leadership skills, and
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and have the capacity to manage and control crisis.

Pharmacist Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

The Pharmacist Technician shall assist the pharmacist in the

• preparation and distribution of medications;
• maintaining the drug inventory; and
• maintaining patient and pharmacy records in a manner consistent with all pharmacy policies and procedures.

Qualification and Experience

• An applicant must have an HND in Pharmacist Technician or its equivalent from a recognised and accredited institution

Senior Laboratory Technician/Laboratory Technologist

Staff in this category shall be expected to provide medical laboratory (analytical) services and contribute to patient care through good laboratory practice and adherence to quality assurance measures.

Qualification and Experience

An applicant must have a Bachelor of Science degree or its equivalent from a recognised and accredited institution and must:

• Have minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification experience;
• Be registered with Allied Health Professional Council and be in good standing;
• Be of unblemished character and have a high degree of personal integrity:
• Must have &proving organisational and leadership skills;
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and have the capacity to manage crises;
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment;
• Demonstrate accuracy and aftention to details;
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively (both written and orally);
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions;
• Strong analytical skills; and
• Ability to work for long hours.