Clinical Pharmacist (2 Positions) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

REF - V/FT/85/2022

Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist’s job exists to coordinate and provide specialized clinical pharmacist services and participate in research in the area of specialization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend doctors’ rounds in the medical ward consulting with the physicians and other health care providers in selecting the medication therapy that best meets the patient’s needs and contributes
• effectively to the overall therapy goals.
• Conduct medication reviews and develop effective medication plans that minimize the risk of adverse side-effects.
• To offer drug information to consultants, physicians, nurses, and other health care providers of the hospital.
• To participate in the review and update of the KUTRRH Formulary to enable optimal drug usage.
• To serve as an active member and to give professional advice to the Antibiotic Stewardship, Medicines and Therapeutic, Infection Control, and other Advisory Committees as appropriate.
• Develop clinical pharmacy practice programs according to policies and regulations.
• Conduct regular clinical audits and other improvement activities.
• Prevent, detect, resolve and document medication errors and make appropriate evidence-based,
• patient-centered medication therapy recommendations as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participating in departmental education activities.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
• Valid practice license.
• Professional Insurance indemnity cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Experience with an online prescription system is an added advantage.
• Ability to organize workload and identify priorities appropriately.
• At least one (1) year working experience as a Clinical Pharmacist (Critical Care) in a busy hospital.