M.P Shah Hospital Pharmacist 2015

M.P Shah Hospital Pharmacist 2015
March 6, 2015 Job Description
M.P Shah Hospital is looking to recruit an ambitious and career driven person for a vacancy in the following position:
Pharmacist
Job Responsibilities: The pharmacist will be responsible for checking prescriptions to ensure that there are no errors, provide advice to doctors on drug availability, dosage and administration, dispensing medications after ensuring that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient, properly packaging and labelling of the medications and providing medication education and counselling to patients.
S/he will occasionally participate in ward rounds, taking patient drug histories and be involved in making decisions on appropriate treatments which will also involve discussing treatments with patients’ relatives.
S/he will be required to ensure that all medicines are stored appropriately and securely.
The pharmacist may also be required to assist in writing guidelines for drug use within the hospital and implementing hospital regulations.
The incumbent will be expected to develop the hospital staff’s pharmacological knowledge by participating in mentoring & training programs.
Qualifications & Requirements:
A Bachelor degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university
Excellent Public Relations and Communication skills
Registered with the Pharmaceutical and Poisons Board of Kenya.
 How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should email their application letters, detailed curriculum vitae listing three professional references and your 24 hours telephone contact to: recruitment@mpshahhosp.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be received not later than 16th March 2015