Job Vacancies in Shalom Community Hospital, Kenya

Shalom Community Hospital

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant / Pharm Tech 

Responsible For: The position is responsible for offering quality health care to all patients in the hospital and work closely with medical & nursing staff to ensure that patients receive the best treatment, advising on the selection, dose and administration route.

Accountable To:  Medical Officer In-Charge and working closely with the Head of Clinical in terms of reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare and dispense prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations according to patients' prescription.
  • Provide advice for non-prescription medications.
  • Monitor drugs and other medical supplies levels and initiate the procurement process.
  • Take inventory and track medication and supply orders.
  • Keep records of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
  • Prepare and submit reports on daily sales undertaken and achievement to the management as required.
  • Arrange drugs in the required manner.
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with customers which includes clinics, doctors, hospitals and other institutions.
  • Maintain and register DDA & antibiotics
  • Other duties as may be assigned by the Director
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • At least a Diploma in Pharmacy
  • One year experience in a similar position, preferably in a busy retail pharmacy set up will be an added advantage.
  • Must be enrolled with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
  • Good customer care skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Must be computer literate and be able to manage software programs.
Reporting to the Head Clinician, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following among others:
  • Prepare and dispense prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations according to patients' prescription.
  • Provide advice for non-prescription medications.
  • Monitor drugs and other medical supplies levels and initiate the procurement process.
  • Take inventory and track medication and supply orders.
  • Keep records of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
  • Prepare and submit reports on daily sales undertaken and achievement to the management as required.
  • Arrange drugs in the required manner.
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with customers which includes clinics, doctors, hospitals and other institutions
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the position. Include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details

Job Title: Medical Officer

Responsible For: The position is responsible for offering quality health care to all patients in the hospital and work closely with other staff in all departments providing support and guidance.

Accountable To: Medical Officer In-Charge and working closely with the General Manager in terms of reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensuring provision and coordination of clinical care and service delivery at the facilities (Inpatient Maternity and Outpatient services)
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives
  • Promoting adherence to set organizational,  national and international standards of care
  • Responsible for patient chart review and peer review following the guidelines established by the quality of care committee
  • On call availability and the Maintenance of adequate provider staffing in the healthcare facility to ensure smooth flow of patients. This will include coordination of vacation schedule
  • Program development, implementation and evaluation of curative, preventive, promotive, and reproductive health services including family planning.
  • Carry out routine client consultations.
  • Other duties as may be assigned by the director
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
  • BLS, ACLS and training in HIV/AIDS Management
  • Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board and with a valid practice license
  • Experience in managing a team and building capacity/training
  • Ability to make quick and solid decisions
How to Apply


Send your application to hr@shalomhospital.org 

Deadline: 30th June 2015