Pharmacist at County Government of Busia

JOB GROUP ‘M’

 Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior 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 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 to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals; and making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.

Requirements for appointment

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

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable