Pharmacist at Kwale County Government

Pharmacist at Kwale County Government – Kwale County Government Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Kwale County Government is recruiting a Pharmacist to join the Department of Health Services on a permanent and pensionable basis. This is a full-time position based in Kwale, on the south coast of Kenya. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring safe and effective pharmaceutical services across the county’s health facilities, working within the framework of Good Dispensing Practices and national pharmaceutical regulations.

The Pharmacist at Kwale County Government will be responsible for medicine management, patient safety, and clinical support across county health services. This role requires a registered professional with current practising credentials and at least one year of post-internship experience in pharmaceutical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for legal compliance, identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, and dosing errors before dispensing
• Prepare and dispense medicines in accordance with Good Dispensing Practices standards and provide counselling to patients on proper medication use
• Compound extemporaneous preparations as required by clinical staff and patients
• Participate in ward rounds with medical teams to provide pharmaceutical input and monitor patient medication outcomes
• Identify gaps in medicine stock and clinical challenges within pharmacy operations, and recommend improvements
• Maintain accurate daily activity logs documenting all pharmaceutical services and interventions undertaken
• Recommend Over the Counter (OTC) medicines to patients presenting with uncomplicated conditions and refer cases requiring clinical assessment to appropriate practitioners
• Record all pharmacy transactions in inventory management systems and maintain accurate registers for audit and accountability purposes

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B Pharm) from an institution accredited by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya
• Successful completion of a one-year internship programme from a recognised pharmacy institution
• Current Registration Certificate issued by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Valid Practising License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (mandatory for appointment)
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognised training provider
• A minimum of one year of practical pharmaceutical experience post-internship

What to Expect

• Employment on permanent and pensionable terms with Kwale County Government, offering job security and statutory benefits
• A multi-disciplinary health services environment where pharmaceutical expertise directly supports patient care and clinical decision-making
• Professional development opportunities within a County Government structure, with scope to influence medicines policy and practice at county level
• The Pharmacist at Kwale County Government position in Kwale is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.

Method of Application

Note: All applications should be submitted on or before Thursday 23rd JULY 2026 by 4:30PM in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:

The Board Secretary/CEO

Kwale County Public Service Board

P.O BOX 4 – 80403

KWALE

Posted or hand delivered to the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.

Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:

• National ID Card
• Academic and Professional Certificates
• Leaving Certificates and Other Testimonials
• Valid Practicing License
• Registration Certificates to a relevant Professional Body

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