Job Description
PHARMACIST, JOB GROUP CPSB 07/‘M’ - (1 POST)
Kakamega, Kenya
This Job will expire on 31st July, 2023 at 11.59 P.M
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
i.Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, 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;
vii.Recommending over the counter (OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals; and
viii.Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.
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 (l) year Internship from a recognized institution;
iii.Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
iv.Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.