Duties and responsibilities.

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
Counselling patients on use of medicines
Making extemporaneous preparations
Participating in ward rounds
Identifying medical gaps and challenges
Maintaining a daily activity log book for recording all activities undertaken
Recommending Over the Counter (OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making referrals
Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.

Requirements for Appointment.

Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poison Board.
Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution.
Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Boards
Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.