Pharmacist (JG CPSB 07)

About the role

The Migori County Government is looking for a qualified pharmacist to join its public service team. The role focuses on ensuring safe dispensing of medicines, screening prescriptions and providing patient counseling.

Key responsibilities

• Screen prescriptions for legal validity, contraindications, interactions, appropriate dose, frequency and duration.
• Prepare and dispense medicines following good dispensing practices and counsel patients on proper use.
• Make extemporaneous preparations and participate in ward rounds.
• Identify medicinal gaps and challenges, maintain daily activity logs, and recommend over‑the‑counter medicines for simple conditions.
• Enter data into inventory management records and registers, and make necessary referrals.

Required profile

• Kenyan citizenship.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B Pharm) from a Pharmacy and Poisons Board‑recognized institution.
• Successful completion of a one‑year internship at a recognized institution.
• Registration certificate from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Required skills

• Computer application skills.
• Good dispensing practices and knowledge of pharmacy regulations.