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 log book for recording all activities undertaken;
• Recommending Over the Counter (OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals; 
• Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.

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; 
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.