PHARMACIST

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current salary and expected salary, with detailed curriculum vitae, copy of national ID, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials to careers@savannahhealth.co.ke quoting the position you are applying for as the subject e.g. ‘Pharmacist’ not later than 30th November 2024;

Upon being successful during interviews, the successful candidate must present the following; National ID, KRA Pin, current coloured passport photo, NSSF & NHIF, Good Conduct Certificate, academic and professional certificates, latest pay slips from previous employer (where applicable).

Please note only online applications will be accepted.

Disclaimer: Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification
Please note: The Savannah Hospital Ltd does not ask for any payment of any kind from prospective jobseekers or candidates for employment; Formal recruitment process through our HR department and applications are evaluated through a pre-defined process. We request you to kindly visit our official careers website for authentic openings and enquire with the company to confirm on any suspicious offers / interviews.

SHL/HRD/05/12/23: PHARMACIST

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To ensure that high quality standards are maintained at all times in the provision of medication and medical consumables per the Savannah defined policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all processed drug orders are counter signed at all times
• Ensure that the Pharmacy is well stocked as per the set re-order levels. Do daily counts, spot counts, monthly stock takes and give a timely, accurate report with valid explanation on variances and expiries to the Chief Executive Officer
• Notify the doctors and nurses and other clinical team on out of stock drugs
• Prevention of medication errors by counter checking and verifying the prescription/ treatment sheets on doses, allergies, patient identification, right drug, eligibility and give clear usage instructions.
• Check on Drugs/surgical items expiry dates;
• Check expiries of the allocated shelf and emergency trolley monthly (ensure short expiry items are replaced) and inform the concerned parties
• Enhance FIFO/FEFO on short expiry drugs and share the short expiry list with the doctors to assist in prescribing.
• Client satisfaction; a) Ensure client satisfaction through high quality of service, effective communication, prompt feedback and escalation of any unresolved issues to the relevant person for follow up. b) Ensure that the standardized tool for patient satisfaction feedback is filed for measurement, follow-up and improvement.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Any other duty as assigned by the management from time to time.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• A diploma/Degree in pharmacy
• A valid pharmaceutical technologist license
• At least Five years’ experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and results oriented
• Good team player
• Reliable, ethical and customer focused