Pharmacist – 2 Posts at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities

• Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing, and patience convenience;
• Preparing and dispensing medicine 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 log book for recording all activities undertaken;
• Recommending over the counter (OTC) medicines for patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals;
• Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)
• KCPE and KCSE Certificate
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution
• Certificate of registration by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Valid practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

Method of Application