Pharmacist - 2 Posts at County Government of Kericho

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 logbook for recording all activities undertaken;
• Recommending over the counter medicines to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals;
• Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and register.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree(B.Pharm) from an Institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Successfully completed one (1)year Internship from a recognized Institution;
• Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Valid practicing licence from Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized Institution.