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Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a leading National Referral Hospital with a 650 bed capacity and equipped with state-of-art medical amenities. The hospital is well equiped to offer Oncology, Trauma & Orthopedics, Renal among other services.
The Hospital is located along Northern Bypass Rd. near Kahawa West, Nairobi
Reference Code:V/FT/05/2024
Job Purpose:
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 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 evidencebased, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participating in departmental education activities.
- Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- At least eight (8) years’ work experience out of which at least three (3) years’ must have been served as a Senior Pharmacist/Pharmacist or in a comparable position.
- Registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
- Valid practice license.
- Professional Insurance indemnity cover.
- Experience with an online prescription system is an added advantage.
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Download: Job Application Form
Interested and qualified persons to apply online via careers.kutrrh.go.ke by uploading an Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form and Practice License. Clearly indicate Job Reference No. i.e. JOB APPLICATION – [JOB/CADRE REFERENCE NUMBER] as the subject of your application.
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO Nairobi Kenya
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 19th March 2024.
KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
YOUTH, WOMEN, AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Please note:
- Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital does not charge any fees for application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Successful candidate (s) will be required to submit the documents listed below to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
- Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for university graduates only)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
- Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
- A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau
Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Interested and qualified? Go to
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital on careers.kutrrh.go.ke to apply
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