Role Profile: Pharmaceutical Technologist

Industry Sector: Healthcare / Retail Pharmacy

Remuneration: Kshs. 52,000

Employment Nature: Full-time

Location: Kasarani & Embakasi, Nairobi

Primary Focus

We are seeking a highly meticulous, licensed Pharmaceutical Technologist to anchor our pharmacy operations across our Kasarani and Embakasi branches. Your primary objective is to execute flawless medication dispensing while upholding the highest standards of patient safety and clinical care. You will manage the complete lifecycle of our pharmaceutical stock—from strict inventory controls and cold-chain storage management to tracking expiration timelines. This position requires an ethical professional who is thoroughly versed in local healthcare regulations and dedicated to providing clear, empathetic patient counselling.

Key Workstreams

Clinical Dispensing & Patient Engagement

• Interpret medical prescriptions accurately and dispense both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

• Counsel patients comprehensively on proper drug dosage, administration schedules, storage conditions, and potential side effects.

• Evaluate prescriptions for potential drug-drug interactions or therapeutic duplications before dispensing.

• Maintain an empathetic, high-standard customer service environment to address all patient inquiries professionally.

Inventory Governance & Quality Control

• Monitor branch stock levels systematically to prevent stockouts of critical chronic and acute medications.

• Conduct regular audits of drug inventory, tracking batch numbers and expiration dates to ensure zero waste.

• Supervise the proper storage conditions for specialized pharmaceuticals, ensuring temperature-sensitive items are stored correctly.

• Reconcile daily stock movements and update pharmacy management software meticulously.

Regulatory Protocols & Governance

• Execute all pharmacy practices in strict alignment with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) regulations.

• Maintain comprehensive, confidential dispensing logs and narcotic registers as required by law.

• Prepare documentation and actively support internal quality audits and external regulatory inspections.

Expertise Profile

The Essentials

• Education: Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from an approved training institution.

• Licensure: Mandatory valid enrollment and practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of active practice within a busy retail or hospital pharmacy setting.

Required Competencies

• Pharmacological Knowledge: Deep understanding of generic and brand-name drugs, therapeutic classes, and dosage calculations.

• Meticulous Accuracy: An exceptional eye for detail to prevent dispensing errors and manage accurate inventory documentation.

• Ethical Standard: Absolute commitment to patient confidentiality, data privacy, and professional code of conduct.

• Communication Skill: Fluent, clear verbal communication to deliver critical health instructions to diverse patient demographics.

The Environment

• Strategic Locations: Positioned in vibrant, high-footfall residential hubs within Nairobi.

• Professional Autonomy: Lead dispensing operations supported by robust digital pharmacy management systems.

• Impact-Driven: Directly influence community wellness through reliable access to safe and affordable medication.

Submit your CV for the Pharmaceutical Technologist role. Please ensure your application highlights your valid PPB licensing status and your 2+ years of dispensary experience.

Apply now to elevate our patient care.