Pharmacist - 5 Posts at The County Government of West Pokot

Requirements for the appointment

• Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Completed one (1) year internship in Pharmacy
• Registered with the Pharmacy & poisons Board
• Valid practice license
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Duties and Responsibilities

• Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions,
• appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patients convenience
• Preparation and dispensing of medicines according to good dispensing practices and educating patients on use of medicines
• Making of extemporaneous preparations, ordering, receiving, storage and issuing of pharmaceuticals
• Making entries into the relevant inventory management records
• Participating in ward rounds to identify and advice on medical use, gaps and challenges
• Filling and safe custody of patients prescription records
• Monitoring, documenting and reporting of medication errors
• Preparing and disseminating drug availability lists to various specialists clinics