Requirements for appointment

Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons board;
Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution;
Registration certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
Certificate in computer Application skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interaction, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
Preparing and dispensing medicines according to good dispensing practices and counselling patients on use of medicine online.
Making extemporaneous preparations;
Participating in ward rounds;
Identify medicinal 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 necessary referrals;
Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.