Pharmacists at County Government of Kericho

J/G M

Ref: KCPSB/2018/04

Responsibilities

The officer at this level may be deployed in the County or Sub County Hospital(s) and will be responsible for:

• Formulation, implementation, review and interpretation of all pharmaceutical and other related health policies, laws, regulations, guidelines and standards
• Management of the pharmaceutical supply chain
• Provision of medical and non-medical therapy in patient care
• Coordination of pharmaceutical services in public health programs
• Provision of medicines used in prevention, control and diagnosis of diseases
• Provision of pharmacovigilance services
• Coordination of medicines and therapeutics committee activities
• Planning, management and monitoring of essential medicines during disasters and emergencies
• Management of custody and safe use of illicit psychotropic and narcotic substances
• Provision of health education and health promotion on rational drug use
• Provision of information to health workers and the general public on new drugs
• Management of pharmaceutical information systems
• Provision of continuing medical education for health workers in general and continuous professional development for pharmacists
• Facilitation of training and assessment of pharmacy interns and students on clinical experience
• Management of health facilities

Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• One year internship from a recognized institution
• Registration certificate from Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Certificate in computer application skills