Job Description
JOB GROUP CPSB 07/‘M’
Basic Salary: Kshs. 49,000 x 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
An officer at this level will work supervision of a Senior Pharmacist. Duties and responsibilities will include;
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; participating in ward rounds;
iv. identifying medicinal gaps and challenges; maintaining a daily activity log book for recording all
activities undertaken;
v. recommending Over the Counter (OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medicinal conditions
and making necessary referrals; and
vi. 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 (1) year Internship from a recognized institution
iii. Registration certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
iv. Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution