The seat of the County Government – Marsabit town, is situated 270Kms north of Isiolo town, with most trading and urban centers within the county ranging from 60Kms to over 300Kms from Marsabit town. Marsabit town sits at an altitude of 1,500m above sea level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Dispensing drugs/medicines
• Receiving, interpreting and processing prescriptions
• Recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit
• Pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on labels
• Counseling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit
• Maintaining drugs registers/books and
• Stock-taking of drugs and medicinal devices on monthly basis

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution
• Have Certificate of Enrolment as Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
• Have Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution and
• Have a valid practicing Certificate.