Pharmacist – Ministry of Health

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) degree from an institution recognized by Pharmacy and Poisons Board; successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution; and
registration Certificate of by Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entails;
screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
preparation and dispensing of medicines according to good dispensing practices and counselling of patients on use of medicines;
making of 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 relevant inventory management records and registers.

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