REF: TNH/HRD/CP/5/2024
The
overall purpose of this job is to ensure to medication is optimally used and
resolve any emerging medication related issues in line with established
protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Define, monitor and supervise the
implementation of high standard of drug storage, usage, cost effectiveness
and service delivery to all internal and external clients.
- Verify patient prescriptions and
treatment sheets for accuracy and suitability. Engage prescribers to
resolve drug therapy problems ensuring the safe, economical and rational
use of medicines and other pharmaceutical products.
- Carry out medication use counselling and
adherence monitoring for patients on chronic treatment.
- Monitor drug therapy and carry out
clinical pharmacy interventions in liaison with the patient care team.
- Provide therapeutic drug monitoring for
targeted drugs and guide on dose adjustments.
- Provide drug information to clinical
staff, including intravenous drug compatibility, administration and
stability.
- To establish and manage the
implementation of effective service standards to ensure that clients are
served effectively and without necessary delay.
- Ensure institutional compliance with
antibiotic stewardship guidelines and restrictions.
- Serve as an active member in appointed
hospital committees and process improvement action teams.
- Participate in formulation and
implementation of hospital policies on medicine use.
- Conduct drug utilization reviews and
engage in clinical research.
- Reporting, Monitoring and Analysis of
medication errors, adverse drug reactions and other quality and patient
safety indicators. Conduct root cause analyses and development of remedial
actions.
- Provide support to the teams in inventory
management.
- Prepare pharmaceutical reports from time
to time.
- Support clinical teams on patient care
matters related to medication management.
- Participation in the hospital formulary
management.
- Any other responsibilities that may be
assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy from
a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a
recognized institution.
- Must be registered with the Pharmacy and
Poisons Board of Kenya and hold a valid practicing license.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a
Clinical Pharmacist.
- ICT proficiency.
Core Competencies
- Excellent decision making and
problem-solving skills.
- Good communication, counselling
skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Good supervisory qualities and
leadership skills
- Knowledge of pharmacology and
pharmaceutics
- Basic knowledge of nutrition
supplementation
- Stock management skills.
- Drive and openness to learn.
- Research and basic data analysis
skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Accountability, integrity, empathy,
dedication, ability to work in a team environment.
How To Apply
If
your background, experience and competence match the above specifications,
please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job
reference number, your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact
details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 17th
May, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We
shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates.
The Nairobi Hospital does NOT
charge recruitment fees.
Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org