Deputy Chief Pharmacist at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Chief Pharmacist, Job Group ‘ P’;

(ii) a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in Pharmacy or comparable and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) been registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya;

(v) a valid practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya;

(vi) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution;

(vii) be conversant with the drug laws and Government policy on drugs manufacture, quality control and general control of drugs in the country; and

(viii) professional competence in the management of pharmaceutical services.

Responsibilities:      
Duties and Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include;-

(i) implementing and reviewing policies and guidelines on drug management;

(ii) coordinating management of pharmaceutical services;

(iii) advising on proper maintenance and improvement of pharmaceutical services and development;

(iv) providing standards for organization and maintenance of pharmaceutical services in hospitals; and

(v) developing and deploying Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technologists in National Government health facilities.