Pharmacist at Mater Misericordiae Hospital

The Mater Hospital was opened in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order of Nuns originating from Ireland, three years after registering themselves as the Registered Trustees of an entity under the Perpetual Succession Act (the succeeding legislation after independence). The "Sisters of Mercy" first set up a 60 bed general hospital to cat...

 

Pharmacist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldPharmaceutical 

Main Duties:

  • Scrutinizing patient treatment sheets and prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration.
  • Liaises with prescribing doctors to ensure rational use of medicines
  • Ensures timely and accurate posting of all pharmacy computer transactions for billing purposes.
  • Ensures timely orders for stock replenishment are made to maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Responsible for drug information to patients, doctors, nurses and other medical staff.
  • Responsible for storage and dispensing of narcotics and psychotropic substances in line with legal requirements.
  • Participating in clinical ward rounds.
  • Counselling patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy.
  • Participating in quality management system and patient safety activities, including documentation, analysis, and
  • reporting for the continued improvement of services.
  • Reporting and documenting adverse drug reactions and medication errors in the Hospital.
  • Receiving, evaluating and making recommendations on applications for the inclusion/ deletion of drugs into the Hospital formulary on behalf of Medicines and Therapeutics Committee (MTC).
  • Participate in monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the use of medicines in the Hospital by
  • producing quarterly and annual drugs utilization reports.
  • Interpreting clinical evidence to advise on and endorse drug protocols.
  • Interpreting clinical evidence and individual patient information to advise on and endorse patient care.
  • Using critical appraisal skills in the review of clinical and cost efficiency data to promote clinical
  • governance in the use of medicines
  • Managing and reconciling conflicting opinions of professionals to optimise the use of medicines
  • Participating in working groups /committees as requested.
  • Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required.
  • Any other duty assigned.

Required Qualifications for the Position

  • BSc. in Pharmacy.
  • A Masters in a healthcare-related field will be an added advantage.
  • Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board with a valid current practising license.
  • 3 years post-internship experience.
  • Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Computer skills

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Method of Application

If you are interested in the above position and you meet the requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV, Copies of Academic Certificates, and three [3] referees and include their telephone contacts and email address to hrrecruit@materkenya.com to reach us not later than 17th July 2025.
 

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