Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Clinical Pharmacist Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Clinical Pharmacist Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose:

The Clinical Pharmacist’s job exists to coordinate and provide specialized clinical pharmacist services and participate in research in the area of specialization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Attend doctors’ rounds in the medical ward consulting with the physicians and other health
care providers in selecting the medication therapy that best meets the patient’s needs and contributes effectively to the overall therapy goals.

Conduct medication reviews and develop effective medication plans that minimize the risk of adverse side-effects.

To offer drug information to consultants, physicians, nurses, and other health care providers of the hospital.

To participate in the review and update of the KUTRRH Formulary to enable optimal drug usage.

To serve as an active member and to give professional advice to Antibiotic Stewardship,
Medicines and Therapeutic, Infection Control, and other Advisory Committees as appropriate.

Develop clinical pharmacy practice programs according to policies and regulations.

Conduct regular clinical audits and other improvement activities.

Prevent, detect, resolve and document medication errors and make appropriate evidencebased, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations as part of the interdisciplinary
team.

Participating in departmental education activities.

Any other duty that may be assigned from time

to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized institution.

Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy from a recognized institution.

At least eight (8) years’ work experience out of which at least three (3) years’ must have been
served as a Senior Pharmacist/Pharmacist or in a comparable position.

Registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.

Valid practice license.

Professional Insurance indemnity cover.

Experience with an online prescription system is an added advantage.

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Proficiency in computer applications.

Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Clinical Pharmacist Jobs in Kenya

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