Healthcare · Full-time
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Role overview
CURE International is hiring a full-time Pharmacist to manage the Pharmacy department in Kiambu, Central Kenya. This role suits someone experienced in pharmaceutical care, including safe and cost-effective medicine use for various patient groups in a hospital setting.
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What you will do
- Interpret and verify physicians' orders, compound and dispense medicines.
- Counsel patients on drug side effects, dosage, and administration routes.
- Maintain communication with patients and their relatives regarding medication.
- Respond to medication-related queries from hospital staff, patients, and relatives.
- Prepare and perform quality checks on sterile medications under aseptic conditions.
- Dispense and distribute medicines accurately and promptly to patients.
- Assist in developing and implementing hospital pharmaceutical policies and procedures.
- Monitor medicine supplies regularly, reorder as needed, and coordinate with suppliers on near-expiry medicines.
- Ensure proper and secure storage of medicines to maintain their quality.
- Manage medication errors and support the drug utilization information system.
- Coordinate with the Chief Pharmacist on arising concerns.
- Uphold quality and efficiency standards according to hospital quality programs.
- Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
- Identify, report, and manage workplace hazards appropriately.
- Report incidents early and raise concerns when necessary.
- Commit to sustainable and eco-friendly work practices by minimizing waste and optimizing resources.
- Attend office devotionals, seminars, in-service education, and training programs.
- Participate in mobile clinics or community outreach as required.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.