Job Description
Pharmacist, Job Group “M”- 1 post (Advert No. 20/2022)
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior Pharmacist.
i) Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of does, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
ii) Preparing and dispensing medicines according to Good Dispensing Practices and counseling patients on use of medicines;
iii) Making extemporaneous preparations;
iv) Participating in ward rounds;
v) Identifying medicinal gaps and challenges;
vi) Maintaining a daily activity log book for recording all activities undertaken; recommending Over the Counter (OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals;
vii) Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.
viii) Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;
i) Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
ii) Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
iii) Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board