Pharmacists at County Government of Kirinyaga

Duties & Responsibilities

• Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, and appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
• Preparation and dispensing of 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 under taken;
• Recommending over the counter (OTC) Medicine to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals and
• Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have Bachelor of pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Have successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution;
• Have Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Have Certificate in Computer application Skills form a recognized institution and Have a valid practicing license.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.