Pharmacists at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, and appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
Preparation and dispensing of medicines according to good dispensing practices and counseling patients on use of medicines;
Making extemporaneous preparations;
Participating in ward rounds;
Identifying medicinal gaps and challenges;
Maintaining a daily activity log book for recording all activities under taken;
Recommending over the counter (OTC) Medicine to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals and
Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Have Bachelor of pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
Have successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution;
Have Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
Have Certificate in Computer application Skills form a recognized institution and Have a valid practicing license.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.