Clinical Pharmacist

Premier Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services, medication therapy management, and pharmaceutical care to ensure safe, effective, and rational use of medicines within the hospital. The role supports multidisciplinary patient care by reviewing prescriptions, monitoring drug therapy, promoting antimicrobial stewardship, and ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical standards and regulatory requirements. The Clinical Pharmacist also contributes to patient safety, medication error prevention, and quality improvement initiatives in line with the hospital’s patient care objectives and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya guidelines.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacy Practice & Patient Care

• Conduct clinical review of prescriptions and treatment sheets to ensure appropriate drug selection, dosage, interactions, contraindications, and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds to provide pharmaceutical input in patient management and treatment planning.
• Monitor drug therapy outcomes for inpatients and outpatients, identifying and resolving medication-related problems.
• Undertake medication reconciliation during patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Provide medication counselling and adherence monitoring for patients, particularly those on chronic therapies.

Medication Safety & Quality Assurance

• Conduct drug utilization reviews to promote rational use of medicines.
• Identify, report, and analyze medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and safety indicators.
• Participate in the implementation of patient safety and medication safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and pharmaceutical regulations.

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Clinical Governance

• Actively participate in Antibiotic Stewardship Programs and ensure compliance with antimicrobial guidelines.
• Serve as an active member on committees including the Medicines and Therapeutics Committee, Antibiotic Stewardship Committee, and Infection Prevention and Control Committee.

Pharmaceutical Operations & Dispensing

• Ensure accurate and timely dispensing of medications for inpatients and outpatients.
• Supervise and participate in sterile compounding, chemotherapy reconstitution, and extemporaneous preparations.
• Maintain proper handling, storage, and management of pharmaceutical products.

Education, Training & Professional Development

• Provide drug information and therapeutic education to clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Conduct continuous professional development sessions for pharmacy and healthcare teams.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual pharmaceutical reports.
• Maintain accurate pharmaceutical records and clinical intervention documentation.
• Support hospital accreditation processes and regulatory audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license and registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
• Minimum two (2) years’ clinical pharmacy experience in a busy hospital setting.
• Demonstrated experience in medication therapy management and patient care support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability in high-pressure clinical environments.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Healthcare Management is an added advantage.

How to Apply

If your background, experience, and competence match the above specifications, please send your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) to careers@premierhospital.org.

Your application should include:

• Job title in the email subject line.
• Your current and expected remuneration.
• Testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees.

Applications must be received no later than 5.00pm on 27th April 2026. Only ONLINE applications will be accepted.