Premier Hospital is an 82 bed specialized hospital located in Nyali, Mombasa offering high quality emergency, outpatient and inpatient care. We have a patient centered culture and our approach is to provide you with comprehensive healthcare, which is focused on all aspects of your health and overall well-being. Our service delivery model is anchored on Compassion, Care and Competence. Our Doctors, Nurses, other Medical Professionals and support staff will provide you with personal service with great regard to respect and dignity to ensure that your experience with us is as comfortable as possible.

JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient preparation, dispensing, and inventory management of medications across the various pharmacy units of Premier Hospital. This includes the First Floor Pharmacy, Chemotherapy Section, Main Pharmacy, and Main Store. The role demands high levels of accuracy, adherence to safety protocols, teamwork, and compliance with regulatory standards to ensure optimal patient care and medication safety.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Dispensing and patient support

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately as per prescriptions.
• Provide patient counseling on dosage, side effects, and proper medication use.
• Assist clinical teams with drug-related queries and prescription reviews.
• Handle outpatient and inpatient medication needs from the First Floor Pharmacy.

Chemotherapy section duties

• Assist in preparation, labeling, and dispensing of chemotherapy drugs under strict safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with oncology-specific procedures and protective equipment standards.
• Collaborate with oncology staff to verify chemotherapy prescriptions and dosing.

Inventory and stock management

• Manage pharmaceutical stocks across dispensing pharmacies.
• Ensure timely stock rotation, prevent expiries, and maintain accurate inventory records.

Main pharmacy operations.

• Prepare inpatient drug orders for wards and special units.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of controlled substances.
• Participate in ward rounds when required for medication-related interventions.
• Maintain accurate prescriptions, stock movement, and patient transactions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Pharmacy.
• At least 2 years’ experience with 1 in a busy hospital setup.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high demand environment.
• Strong computer skills.

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately as per prescriptions.
• Provide patient counseling on dosage, side effects, and proper medication use.
• Assist clinical teams with drug-related queries and prescription reviews.
• Handle outpatient and inpatient medication needs from the First Floor Pharmacy.
• Assist in preparation, labeling, and dispensing of chemotherapy drugs under strict safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with oncology-specific procedures and protective equipment standards.
• Collaborate with oncology staff to verify chemotherapy prescriptions and dosing.
• Manage pharmaceutical stocks across dispensing pharmacies.
• Ensure timely stock rotation, prevent expiries, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Prepare inpatient drug orders for wards and special units.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of controlled substances.
• Participate in ward rounds when required for medication-related interventions.
• Maintain accurate prescriptions, stock movement, and patient transactions.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high demand environment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

• Diploma in Pharmacy.