Pharmacist, Job Group Cpsb 07

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;

• successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution;

• registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and

• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the supervision of a Senior Pharmacist and may also be deployed as a Sub-County Pharmacist. Duties and responsibilities will include:• screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;

• preparing and dispensing medicines according to Good dispensing practices and counseling patients on the use of medicines;

• making extemporaneous preparations;

• participating in ward rounds; identifying medicinal gaps and challenges;

• maintaining a daily activity logbook for recording all activities undertaken

• recommending Over the Counter(OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals; and

• making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.

• providing quality assurance and control services, registering products; licensing premises; and providing warehousing and logistics.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 12 months

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)