BackgroundMediheal Group is a leading private healthcare provider in Kenya with high focus on quality, cost effective healthcare and respect for human beings. Mediheal was founded with an objective of providing world class healthcare. This has prompted our participation in numerous charitable endeavors to assist the less fortunate in the society. Such delibe...
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Ensure compliance with professional and legal practice and standard operating procedures
Fill prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients
Attend ward rounds and participate in multidisciplinary patient care.
Conduct drug utilization reviews
To serve as an active member and to give professional advice to Antibiotic Stewardship, Medicines and Therapeutic, Infection Control, and other Advisory Committees
Undertaking clinical checks on all treatment sheets and prescriptions for suitability of treatment.
Monitor drug therapy and carry out clinical pharmacy interventions for both inpatients and outpatients in liaison with the patient care team.
Reporting, Monitoring, and analysis of medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and other quality and patient safety indicators.
Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in line with requirements.
Carry out medication use counseling and adherence monitoring for patients on chronic treatment.
Ensure institutional compliance with antibiotic stewardship guidelines and restrictions
Undertake medication reconciliation during patient admission and discharge.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
Valid membership and holding a practicing license with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
Possesses a valid practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya, which must be available for use by the hospital if needed.
A minimum of ten (10+) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a busy hospital.