Clinical Pharmacist

Premier Hospital, a leading private healthcare facility in Nyali, Mombasa, is committed to delivering high-quality emergency, outpatient, and inpatient services. Our care philosophy is centered on a patient-focused approach that promotes holistic well-being. Guided by the values of Compassion, Care, and Competence, we strive to provide exceptional healthcare in a serene and supportive environment.We are pleased to invite applications for the following position:

1. Clinical Pharmacist

a) JOB PURPOSE

• The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services, medication therapy management, and pharmaceutical care to ensure safe, effective, and rational use of medicines within the hospital.

b) MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical Pharmacy Practice & Patient Care

•  Conduct clinical review of prescriptions and treatment sheets to ensure appropriate drug selection, dosage, interactions, contraindications, and therapeutic effectiveness.
•  Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds to provide pharmaceutical input in patient management and treatment planning.
•  Monitor drug therapy outcomes for inpatients and outpatients, identifying and resolving medication-related problems in collaboration with the healthcare team.
•  Undertake medication reconciliation during patient admission, transfer, and discharge to ensure continuity and accuracy of medication therapy.
•  Provide medication counselling and adherence monitoring for patients, particularly those on chronic therapies.

2. Medication Safety & Quality Assurance

•  Conduct drug utilization reviews to promote rational use of medicines and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
•  Identify, report, and analyze medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and other medication safety indicators.
•  Participate in implementation of patient safety and medication safety programs within the hospital.
•  Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, pharmaceutical regulations, and standard operating procedures.

3. Antimicrobial Stewardship & Clinical Governance

•  Actively participate in Antibiotic Stewardship Programs, ensuring compliance with antimicrobial guidelines and appropriate antibiotic use.
•  Serve as an active member and provide professional advice to committees such as:
•  Medicines and Therapeutics Committee
•  Antibiotic Stewardship Committee
•  Infection Prevention and Control Committee
•  Other clinical governance or advisory committees
•  Monitor and enforce institutional antibiotic stewardship restrictions and policies.

4. Pharmaceutical Operations & Dispensing

•  Ensure accurate and timely dispensing of medications for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with prescriptions and established protocols.
•  Supervise and participate in sterile compounding, chemotherapy reconstitution, and extemporaneous preparations in accordance with safety standards.
•  Maintain proper handling, storage, and management of pharmaceutical products in compliance with regulatory requirements.

5. Education, Training & Professional Development

•  Provide drug information and therapeutic education to clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
•  Conduct continuous professional development sessions for pharmacy staff and healthcare teams on safe medication practices.
•  Educate patients on medication use, side effects, drug interactions, and adherence strategies.

6. Documentation, Reporting & Compliance

•  Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual pharmaceutical reports in line with hospital requirements.
•  Maintain accurate pharmaceutical records, drug utilization reports, and clinical intervention documentation.
•  Support hospital accreditation processes, regulatory audits, and pharmacy inspections.

c) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
•  Valid practicing license and registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
•  Possession of a current practicing license available for use by the hospital where applicable.
•  Minimum two (2) years’ clinical pharmacy experience in a busy hospital setting.
•  Demonstrated experience in clinical pharmacy practice, medication therapy management, and patient care support.
•  MBA or postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Healthcare Management will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

• If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (CLINICAL PHARMACIST), your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to careers@premierhospital.org. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 27th April 2026. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.