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  • Posted: Jul 7, 2020
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    Garissa County is an administrative county in the former North Eastern Province of Kenya. The County is most known for Garissa town which has been bestowed the title of the safest town in Eastern and Central Africa.Garissa County has a total population of 623,060. A male population of 334,939 and a female population of 288,121 (census 2009). Garissa has six ...
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    Oncology Pharmacist

    Job Description

    ADVERT NO: GCPSB / 37/2020: ONCOLOGY PHARMACIST JG ‘M’: 1POST
    Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelors of Pharmacy degree from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    • Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution; At least 2 years experience working in a busy oncology pharmacy.
    • Registration license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
    • Computer application skills Certificate from a recognized institution.

    Duties And Responsibilities

    • Reports to oncologist
    • Provide and oversee direct patient care,
    • Offer patient education and participate in clinical decision making.
    • Minimize drug waste, manage drug shortages, and decrease exposure to hazardous drugs.
    • Supervise the performance of all infusion compounding technicians.
    • Ensure that all biologic and oncology preparations are prepared and dispensed in an accurate and safe manner to all patients.
    • Provide accurate and up-to-date pharmacy consultation
    • Reduced wait time for pharmacy infusion services provided to patients by having an on site pharmacist check chemotherapy preparation.
    • In collaboration with the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) and other stakeholders, coordinate Essential Medicines Supplies distribution and redistribution
    • Serve as oncology focal liaison officer for Appropriate Medicines Use/Medicines and Therapeutics Committee
    • Participate in operational research
    • Provide periodic feedback to the County Pharmacist
    • Compile reports and transmit them to relevant offices (for example performance contracts, commodities-related reports, et cetera).
    • Coordinate disposal of expired medicines and unusable medicines with the relevant departments and regulatory authorities
    • Coordinate and oversee internship/attachment programme for pharmaceutical personnel
    • Prepare and implement oncology pharmaceutical services Annual Operating Plans (AOPs)
    • Coordinate pharmaceutical services at the oncology center
    • Implement capacity-building training programmes for pharmaceutical staff at the oncology center
    • Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates applying for these positions must be Kenyan Citizens, with the qualification, skills and experience as outlined in the above detailed job description.
    All applications should include a copy of National Identity Card/Passport, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, registrations certificates and Practising Licences.
    Applications should be sent to cpsb@garissa.go.ke indicating the position being applied for and addressed to:
     

    The Secretary/CEO
    Garissa County Public Service Board
    P.O. Box 563-70100
    Garissa, Kenya

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