Pharmacist (4 Posts)

The County Government of Kitui is seeking to hire four (4) Pharmacists on Permanent and Pensionable terms. This role operates within the specified salary scale of Ksh. 50,610 to Ksh. 67,110 per month. The Pharmacist will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of pharmaceutical services, including dispensing medicines, patient counseling, and managing inventory within the county health facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake the following duties:

• Screening prescriptions 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 counseling patients on the 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 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 for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution.
• Possess a Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Possess a Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.