Oncology Pharmacist At Garissa County

Job Description
ADVERT NO:GCPSB / 37/2020: ONCOLOGY PHARMACIST JG ‘M’: 1POST
Terms of Service:Three years renewable contract
Required Qualifications
Bachelors of Pharmacy degree from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution; At least 2 years experience working in a busy oncology pharmacy.
Registration license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
Computer application skills Certificate from a recognized institution.

Duties And Responsibilities
Reports to oncologist
Provide and oversee direct patient care,
Offer patient education and participate in clinical decision making.
Minimize drug waste, manage drug shortages, and decrease exposure to hazardous drugs.
Supervise the performance of all infusion compounding technicians.
Ensure that all biologic and oncology preparations are prepared and dispensed in an accurate and safe manner to all patients.
Provide accurate and up-to-date pharmacy consultation
Reduced wait time for pharmacy infusion services provided to patients by having an on site pharmacist check chemotherapy preparation.
In collaboration with the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) and other stakeholders, coordinate Essential Medicines Supplies distribution and redistribution
Serve as oncology focal liaison officer for Appropriate Medicines Use/Medicines and Therapeutics Committee
Participate in operational research
Provide periodic feedback to the County Pharmacist
Compile reports and transmit them to relevant offices (for example performance contracts, commodities-related reports, et cetera).
Coordinate disposal of expired medicines and unusable medicines with the relevant departments and regulatory authorities
Coordinate and oversee internship/attachment programme for pharmaceutical personnel
Prepare and implement oncology pharmaceutical services Annual Operating Plans (AOPs)
Coordinate pharmaceutical services at the oncology center
Implement capacity-building training programmes for pharmaceutical staff at the oncology center
Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.