Pharmacist at Baringo County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Screening prescriptions for legalvalidity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dosefrequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
• Preparing and dispensing medicinesaccording to good dispensing practices and counseling patients on use ofmedicines;
• Making extemporaneous preparations
• Participating in ward rounds
• Identifying medicinal gaps andchallenges
• Maintaining a daily activity logbook for recording all activities undertaken
• Recommending over the countermedicines to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and makingnecessary referrals.
• Making entries into the relevantinventory management records and register

Requirementsfor Appointment

• A mean grade of KCSE C+ Plain
• 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 thePharmacy and Poisons Board
• Valid practicing license
• Certificate in Computer Skillsfrom a recognized Institution