Pharmacist - 6 Posts at County Government of Kakamega

Basic Salary: Kshs. 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 x 2,750 – 64,030 x3 ,080 – 67,110p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work supervision of a Senior Pharmacist. Duties and responsibilities will include;

• 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 medicinal 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 (1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
• Registration certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution.