The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
• Preparing and dispensing medicines according to Good Dispensing Practices and;
• Counseling patients on use of medicines;
• Making extemporaneous preparations;
• Participating in ward rounds;
• Identifying medicinal gaps and challenges;
• Maintaining a daily log book for recording all activities undertaken;
• Recommending Over the Counter (OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals; and
• Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• A Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution; and
• A registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board