Pharmacist at County Government of Nandi

Nandi County is Kenya’s athletics hub.It is home to tens of the world’s celebrated athletes, including world record breakers such as Pamela Jelimo, Janet Jepkosgei and the legendary athlete Kipchoge Keino. The 2,884 square kilometres ‘home of champions’ borders Baringo to the east, Vihiga and Kakamega to the west, Uasin Gishu to th...

 

Pharmacist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNandi
  • Job FieldPharmaceutical 

Requirements for Appointment
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 (l) year Internship from a recognized institution; Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and valid practicing license; and
  • Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior Pharmacist. Duties and responsibilities will include:
  • 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 referrals; and
  • Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.
  • An officer at this level may also be deployed in a manufacturing industry to: provide quality assurance and control services; register products; register and license premises; and providing warehousing and logistics. 

Method of Application

Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record.

Applications to be hand delivered to the following address: -

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 802 – 30300,
KAPSABET.

Applications must be received by 5.00 pm on 13th November 2024.

Important Notice to Applicants
 Any form of Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and official communication will be made through the Nandi County Public Service Board’s mobile number: 0781 848494. 

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