Job Description:

About the Job

The Pharmacist position is a permanent and pensionable role with allowances as per SRC guidelines, offered by the County Government of Machakos.

Responsibilities

Screening prescription for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose frequency and duration of dosing and patient convenience
Preparing and dispensing medicines according to Good Dispensing practices and counselling patients on use of medicines
Making extemporaneous preparations
Participating in ward rounds
Identifying medical 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 medical conditions and making necessary referrals
Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers

Requirements

Bachelors of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from recognized institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Successfully completed one (1) year internship from recognized institution
Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution