Pharmacist at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu

Reporting to the Chief pharmacist, the successful candidate will be responsible for 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.

• Overseeing safe dispensing procedures by monitoring dispensing process as performed by pharmaceutical technologists. 
• Proactive and effective interventions at all stages of medication management and use system (MMU) to curb errors.
• Proactively engaging in follow up of client concerns and timely feedback.
• Ensuring efficient pharmacy service flow by managing turn-around-times.
• Implementation of Quality policies and departmental indicators.
• Active participation in drug use reviews (DURs) and patient review rounds (ward rounds) in the hospital.
• Stock management particularly controlling stock variation
• Preparation and dispensing medications in a safe and accurate manner, especially the High Alert Medications.
• Preparation and timely submission of expected reports such as medication error report, interventions, stock variance and client satisfaction reports.
• Participating and guiding in antimicrobial stewardship across the hospital.
• Tracking, reporting and acting on key performance indicators of pharmacy.

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