Pharmacist

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons board;
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution;
• Registration certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Certificate in computer Application skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interaction, 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 medicine online.
• Making extemporaneous preparations;
• Participating in ward rounds;
• Identify 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;
• Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.