Pharmacist at Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The holder will be responsible for dispensing ophthalmic medications, counseling patients on their proper use, managing pharmaceutical inventory, supporting ophthalmologists with medication-related information, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the safe and effective treatment of various eye conditions and surgical patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Dispense ophthalmic medications accurately.
• Educate patients on the proper use of eye medications.
• Assist in the preparation of the pharmacy department budget by forecasting medication needs based on historical data and surgical schedules.
• Implement and maintain an efficient inventory system (e.g., FIFO/FEFO) to manage expiry dates, track batch numbers for recalls, and conduct regular physical stock counts.
• Maintain accurate medication records and documentation.
• Manage medications used in ophthalmic surgeries.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma from a recognized institution.
• Must be a registered Pharmacist with the relevant national pharmacy council/authority (with a valid practicing license).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Experience in an ophthalmic or surgical hospital is a distinct advantage.
• Experience with inventory management software is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Job Group: KSB/JG/06
• Entry salary: Kes 45,703/Month
• This is a Permanent & Pensionable Position