Ref. V/FT/31/2024 (20 Positions)
Job Purpose:
The Pharmacist job exists to ensure
safe and effective medication management within the Hospital by screening
prescriptions, dispensing medicines according to standards, educating patients,
managing inventory, participating in patient care, and providing
medication-related information to healthcare professionals and the public.
Duties and Responsibilities
Screening prescriptions for legal
validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose,
frequency and duration of dosing and patients convenience;
Preparation and dispensing of
medicines according to Good Dispensing Practices and educating patients on
use of medicines;
Making of extemporaneous preparations;
ordering, receiving, storage and issuing of pharmaceuticals;
Making entries into the relevant inventory management records;
Participating in ward rounds to
identify and advise on medicinal use, gaps and. challenges;
Filing and safe custody of patients
prescription records;
Responding to requests on medicine
information from the general public and health workers;
Adhere to ethical and legal standards
in patient care, documentation, and communication;
Monitoring, documenting and reporting
of medication errors; and
Preparing and disseminating drug
availability lists to various specialist clinics.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized
institution.
Completed one (1) year internship in
Pharmacy.
Registered with the Pharmacy &
Poisons Board.
Valid practice license.
Experience with an online prescription
system is an added advantage.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter
Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key Competencies & Attributes
Attention to Detail: Pays meticulous
attention to detail in medication labeling, packaging, and documentation,
preventing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
Patient Education: Offers
comprehensive medication counseling to patients, explaining proper usage,
potential side effects, and adherence strategies to promote
optimal therapeutic outcomes and patient safety.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals to optimize medication therapy, resolve medication- related
issues, and improve patient care outcomes.
Effective Communication: Communicates
clearly and effectively with patients, healthcare teams, and
pharmaceutical suppliers, ensuring accurate transmission of medication
information and promoting patient understanding and compliance.
High Ethical Practice: Upholds strong
ethical standards in pharmacy practice, maintaining patient confidentiality,
respecting autonomy, and adhering to legal and regulatory requirements in
medication dispensing and counseling.
Critical Thinking: Applies critical
thinking skills to assess medication efficacy, identify potential drug
interactions or contraindications, and develop individualized medication
regimens for patients based on their medical history and needs.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified persons to
apply online via careers.kutrrh.go.ke by uploading an Application
Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form and Practice License.
Clearly indicate Job Reference No. i.e. JOB APPLICATION – [JOB/CADRE REFERENCE
NUMBER] as
the subject of your application.
For all physical applications, please
indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER].
Please note that you have to attach the Application Form, Application
Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Practicing License and ONLY apply to the
address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral
& Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO Nairobi Kenya
The deadline for the receipt of all
applications is 2nd
April 2024.
KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
YOUTH, WOMEN, AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH
DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Please note:
Kenyatta University Teaching,
Referral, and Research Hospital does not charge any fees for application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Successful candidate (s) will be
required to submit the documents listed below to comply with the requirements
of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate
of Criminal Investigations
Clearance Certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board (for university graduates only)
Tax Compliance Certificate from the
KRA
Clearance from Ethics &
Anti-Corruption Commission
A report from an approved Credit
Reference Bureau