Job purpose
Providing leadership in the management, use and control of pharmaceuticals in the hospital and to work with all stakeholders (doctors and other care givers) in ensuring efficient, ethical and safe application of pharmaco-therapy in patient management.
Responsibilities
Overseeing safe dispensing procedures and ensuring safe drug use processes (drug administration and monitoring of drug effects)
Actively participating in drug-use-reviews (DUR) by advising prescribers on rational and optimal pharmacological drug effects and by conducting appropriate patient
Participating in clinical rounds
Participating in antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
Safe and accurate drug preparation techniques (aseptic IV admixtures, High alert drug handling)
Promoting service excellence and client satisfaction:
Proactively engaging in follow up of client concerns and timely
Ensuring efficient pharmacy service flow by managing turn-around-times.
Formulating and implementing quality related projects
Reviewing and implementing quality processes and procedures
Effective stock monitoring for optimal stock levels
Stock variance reporting and control
Preparation and timely submission of expected reports such as medication error report, interventions, stock variance and client satisfaction
Serve as oncology focal liaison officer for Appropriate Medicines Use/Medicines and Therapeutics Committee
Ensure that all biologic and oncology preparations are prepared and dispensed in an accurate and safe manner to all patients
Prepare and implement oncology pharmaceutical services Annual Operating Plans (AOPs)
Qualifications
Practical experience in oncology pharmacy is required
Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized institution
Registration Certificate and Practice License from Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
3 years’ work experience in a busy hospital.
Certification in procurement will be an added advantage Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
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Interested candidates are invited to send their Application Letter, CV, letter of reference from pastor/chaplain, and copies of certificates on or before Tuesday, 31st January, 2023 to careers@nah.or.ke. These documents should be merged into one PDF document. For details on job purpose and job description, kindly visit our website www.nah.or.ke/careers. Late applications will not be accepted and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Central Kenya Conference P.O. Box 41352-00100 Nairobi Quoting your salary expectation and the position applied for as the subject line.
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careers@nah.or.ke
