The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and density of 682. Administratively, it is divided into twelve sub counties, sixty wards, one hundred and eighty seven Village Units and four hundred Community Administrative Areas. Politically, it comprises of twelve constituencies and sixty wards. The climate in this region is very conducive for many activities including crop and animal production. County Vision A wealthy and vibrant county offering high quality services to its residents County Mission To improve the welfare of the people of Kakamega county through formulation and implementation of all-inclusive multi-sectoral policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Selecting, qualifying, procuring and warehousing of medical supplies;
• Monitoring effective storage of specialized medical supplies requiring cold storage;
• Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers;
• Participating in ward rounds to monitor medicine use, interactions and adverse drug reactions;
• Carrying out continuing medical education for health workers in general;
• Conducting health education on appropriate use of medicines to patients;
• Participating in multidisciplinary clinical team activities of patient care;
• Reporting adverse drug reactions and poor-quality medicines;
• Timely preparation of relevant monthly reports and submission to relevant offices;
• Training and mentoring of interns and students attached to the facility;
• Keeping safe custody and maintenance of up to date narcotic and psychotropic substances records;
• Running of poison information centers;
• Disseminating and providing new drug information to health workers and the general public; and
• Supervising pharmaceutical services at lower level health facilities.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Served as Senior Pharmacist Job Group CPSB 06 ‘N’ for minimum period of two (2) years;
• Bachelors of Pharmacy (B Pharm) degree from an institution recognized by Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Certificate of Registration by Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Valid practicing license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results