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: –

• Coordinating pharmaceutical services in a health facility;
• Coordinating Medicine and Therapeutics Committee activities in a health facility;
• Developing and reviewing standard operating procedures for all pharmaceutical services in the facility;
• Conducting research on medicine utilization;
• Providing continuous professional development education to pharmacists;
• Evaluating appropriateness of donated medical supplies;
• Maintaining pharmaceutical inventories; participating in facility management committees;
• Providing medicinal information in preparation of patient drug management therapies;
• Coordinating preparation of annual work plans and ensuring they are adhered to; and
• Coordinating capacity building and deployment of dental personnel.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Served as Assistant Director of Pharmaceutical Services/Pharmaceutical Specialist II Job Group CPSB 05/‘P’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelors of Pharmacy (B Pharm) degree from an institution recognized by Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Master’s degree in any of the following; Pharmaceutical Policy Analysis and Formulation; Pharmacology and Complementary Medicine; Toxicology; Clinical Pharmacy; Pharmacovigilance and Pharmaco-epidemiology, Medicine Supplies Management; Medicine Regulation; Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Control; Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Industrial Pharmacy, Health Systems Management, Pharmaceutical Care; Health Informatics, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics; Medical Statistics, Drug Design and Development, Clinical trials, Quality Assurance, Radio Pharmacy, Public Health, Microbiology, or Molecular Pharmacology from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Certificate of Registration by Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Valid practicing license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6)weeks  from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results