Pharmacist at Nakuru County Government

Job Requirements

Bachelors of pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from an institution approved by the pharmacy and poisons board from a recognized institution;

Successfully completed one-year internship from a recognized institution;

Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and

Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Job Description

Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interaction, appropriate 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 medicine,

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 medicines to patients/clients with simple medical condition and making necessary referrals; and

Making entries into the relevant inventory management records registered.