Job Description
JOB GROUP CPSB 11/ ‘H’
Basic Salary: Kshs. 25,470 x 1,110 – 26,580 x 1,120 – 27,700 x 1,150 – 28,850 x 1,170 – 30,020 x 1,250 – 31,270
x 1,300 – 32,570 x 1,380 – 33,950 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for dispensing
drugs/medicines to patients under supervision of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities at this
level will include: -
i. Receiving, interpreting, and processing prescriptions
ii. Recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit;
iii. Pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on labels;
iv. Counseling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit;
v. Maintaining drug registers/books; and
vi. Stock-taking of drugs and medicinal devices on monthly basis.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the
Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;
ii. Certificate of Enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons
Board (PPB); and
iii. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.