Pharmacist - 1 Post at Kakamega County

Duties and responsibilities 

• 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 (l) year Internship from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m