# Outpatient Pharmacy In Charge Job Avenue Healthcare Kisumu, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/outpatient-pharmacy-in-charge-job-avenue-healthcare-kisumu-kenya Company: Avenue Healthcare Kisumu, Kenya Category: Healthcare & Medical Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-07 Expires: 2026-09-21 ## Job Description ### Key Responsibilities - Ensure that the facility has the necessary equipment and ensure that they are in good working condition. - Ensure timely, accurate and 100% billing of drugs. If the hospital management system is down, liaise with the receptionist /invoicing clerk to inform the client that drugs will be recorded on a manual card and issued then card collected later after the bill has been finalized once the system is back.  - All processed prescription orders should be well labeled, counter checked then client informed to collect their cards before the medication is dispensed. - Ensure that all insurances exclusion lists are adhered to. - Ensure that the Pharm-Tech informs the doctor on equivalent of the out of stock medication and the prescription is amended. - Ensure that the Pharmacy is well stocked as per the set re-order levels. Do daily counts, spot counts, monthly stock takes and give a timely, accurate report with valid explanation on variances and expiries to the Pharmacy Manager for approval of adjustment by the Stock Controller. - Prevention of medication errors by counter checking and verifying the prescription on doses, allergies, patient identification, right drug, legibility and give clear usage instructions. - All stock movements including goods received, goods returned, purchases from petty cash, prescriptions issued to patients on cash, inter-branch transfers or in house clinics, expired drugs, lost or stolen items must be captured in the HIS real time. - DDA to be dispensed as per the laid down policy, checked weekly and any discrepancies reported to the Pharmacy Manager for approval of adjustment by the Stock Controller. - Generate and send LPOs to the respective suppliers. - Ensure accurate receiving, counter checking and signing of the invoiced orders and delivery notes as per send L.P.O. Drugs with an expiry less than six months should be received with a Letter of Undertaking and returned to the supplier if not consumed within the 6 months. - Ensure timely and accurate entry of invoices into the hospital management system and that they are well stored to be checked and dispatched to Finance/Accounts by end of the month. - Ensure a well arranged pharmacy that is neat, presentable dispensing counter and workstation - Ensure that the fridge temperatures are charted twice daily and any error reported to relevant department. - Ensure timely escalation of any urgent out of stock items to the Pharmacy Manager for manual purchase approval. - Ensure that any issue pertaining quality is escalated to the Pharmacy  Manager. - Drugs/surgical items expiry management; Ensure shelf allocation for weekly checking of expiries and communicate to the Pharmacy Manager. - Enhance FIFO/FEFO by the use of green stickers on short expiry drugs and share the short expiry list with the doctors to assist in prescribing. - Expired drugs should be documented, quarantined and disposed as per the PPB regulations.  - Allocate emergency trolley to ensure its well-stocked at all times and expiry managed - Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies and procedures are adhered to. Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity  - Fully implement audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits. - Ensure all sentinel incidents/events are recorded and reported to the Pharmacy Manager within 24 hours using the provided tools.  - Maintain and enforce infection control standards when doing extemporaneous preparations. - Client Satisfaction; Ensure client satisfaction through high quality of service, effective communication, prompt feedback and escalation of any unresolved issues to the relevant person for follow up.      - Ensure that the standardized tool for patient satisfaction feedback is filed for measurement, follow-up and improvement. - Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. - Ensure adequate knowledge of all Avenue policies, procedures and systems as outlined in the HRMIS - Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description  Person Specification - Bachelor of Pharmacy. - A minimum of 4 years experience with at least 1 year in supervision - A valid license as required by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) - Organizational awareness and detail-oriented - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork and reliability ### How to Apply Click Here to Apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.