Pharmacist at Embu County Government

Job Description

Embu County Profile Embu County Government headed by H.E Governor Martin Wambora is one of the 47 counties in Kenya which came into operation after the March 4 General Election.

VACANCY NO. CPSB 19/24 (E)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience 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 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 referral. Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.

Requirements for Appointments

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Successfully completed one year Internship from a recognized institution. ZEREF Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution