Pharmacist at Kenyatta National Hospital

JOB GROUP KNH 7 (1 POST)

Job Purpose

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Pharmacist in provision of pharmaceutical services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patients convenience;
• Preparing and dispensing of medicines according to Good Dispensing Practices and counseling patients on use of medicines;
• Making of extemporaneous preparations; ordering, receiving, storage and issuing of pharmaceuticals;
• Participating in ward rounds to identify and advise on medicinal use, gaps and challenges;
• Filing and safe custody of patients prescription records;
• Responding to requests on medicine information from the general public and health workers;
• Monitoring, documenting and reporting of medication errors; and
• Preparing and disseminating drug availability lists to various specialist clinics.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Successfully completed one (1) year Internship.
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Valid practicing license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer application.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010