Kirinyaga County borders Nyeri County, Murang’a County and Embu County.It covers an area of 1,478.1 square kilometers. The county lies between 1,158 metres and 5,380 metres above sea level in the South and at the Peak of Mt. Kenya respectively. Mt. Kenya which lies on the northern side greatly influences the landscape of the county as well as other topographical features. The snow melting from the mountain forms the water tower for the rivers that drain in the county and other areas that lie south and west of the county. The county can be divided into three ecological zones; the lowland areas, the midland areas and the highlands.

Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/P/04/26/03/24
Terms of Service: Contract

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, and appropriateness of dose, frequency, and duration of dosing, and patient convenience.
• Preparation and dispensing of medicines according to good dispensing practices and counseling patients on the use of medicines.
• Making extemporaneous preparations.
• Participating in ward rounds.
• Identifying medicinal gaps and challenges.
• Maintaining a daily activity logbook for recording all activities undertaken.
• Recommending over-the-counter (OTC) Medicine to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals.
• Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Have a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Have successfully completed one (1) year of internship from a recognized institution.
• Have at least two (2) years of experience.
• Have a Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Have a Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
• Have a valid practicing license.