Job Description
CPSBM/09/25/10/2023
Job Group H
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Dispensing drugs/medicines
ii. Receiving, interpreting and processing prescriptions
iii. Recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit
iv. Pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on labels
v. Counseling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit
vi. Maintaining drugs registers/books and
vii. Stock-taking of drugs and medicinal devices on monthly basis
b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -
i. Be a Kenyan Citizen
ii. Have Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent
qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized
institution
iii. Have Certificate of Enrolment as Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the
Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
iv. Have Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution and
v. Have a valid practicing Certificate.