Pharmaceutical Technologist Job St. Crispin Afya Hospital

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Industry: Health

Reporting to: Clinical Services Manager

Job Location: Kajiado

Gross Salary: Ksh 40,000 – 50,000

St. Crispin Afya Hospital is a licensed Level 3B private health facility in Kajiado committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As we gear up for our Level 4 transition, we are looking to fill the following position: Pharmaceutical Technologist

Job Summary

The Pharmaceutical Technologist will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing accurate drug information, and supporting the safe and effective use of medicines at St. Crispin Afya Hospital. The officer will also assist in stock management, patient counselling, and adherence to pharmacy policies, regulations, and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed medicines accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide patient counselling on correct use of medications, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Maintain proper records of prescriptions, drug usage, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) regulations and hospital pharmacy policies.
• Monitor drug storage conditions and ensure proper handling of medicines.
• Assist in procurement, receipt, and stock management of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Report and document adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Support clinical staff with drug-related information for patient management.
• Participate in health education and hospital quality improvement activities.
• Ensure proper disposal of expired and unusable drugs in compliance with guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and current practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• 1–3 years of post-qualification experience in a busy hospital or retail pharmacy setup.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and dispensing practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Work Conditions

• Based at St. Crispin Afya Hospital Pharmacy.
• May involve working shifts, weekends, and being on-call.
• Expected to work in both outpatient and inpatient pharmacy settings

How to apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience kindly send your application letter, CV(with three professional referees), only quoting the job title on the email subject (Pharmaceutical Technologist) to HERE on or before 16th October 2025.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within one week of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying