Pharmacist

M.P. Shah Hospital is a modern 210-bed facility which is home to highly skilled and experienced specialists and professional medical staff. For generations, we have been ranked among the best private hospitals in Kenya because of our excellent standards and the high quality of services and personal care we provide.
We are pacesetters in our field, inspired by our core value of care. We care about the dignity of our patients and strive to become a one-stop healthcare provider in East and Central Africa. We operate under the umbrella of the Social Service League which is a non-racial, non-religious, non-political charitable institution.

About the role
The pharmacist will be responsible for ensuring rational and effective use of medication.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper packaging and labelling of the medicine.

Check prescriptions to ensure that there are no errors.

Provide medication education and counselling to patients.

Advice doctors on drug availability.

Participate in ward rounds and take detailed history of patients.

Assist in making decisions on appropriate treatments.

Ensure that all medicines are stored appropriately and securely.

Assist in writing guidelines for drug use within the hospital and implementing hospital regulations.

Participate in mentoring & training programs.

Dispense medication to patients.

Keep accurate documentation of medication plans and patient progress.

Assess the results of pharmaceutical treatments.

Develop effective medication plans that minimize the risk of adverse side-effects.

Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university.

Registered with the Pharmaceutical and Poisons Board of Kenya.

Excellent Public Relations and Communication skills.

Aptitude in problem-solving and decision-making.

Good knowledge of drug administration and health & safety guidelines.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 3 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
Mandatory attachments
Please have a scan or photo of these documents ready when you start the application:
Self-prepared CV file
- the employer wants to see a CV that you have prepared yourself
Education certificate
- the official certificate for your highest education