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Fixed Term Pharmaceutical Technologist
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFixed TermPosted2026-09-15Close date2026-09-29Experience2 yearsSourceJob in Kenya
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AI summary
Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi is hiring a Fixed Term Pharmaceutical Technologist to dispense medications, verify prescriptions, counsel patients, manage pharmacy stock, and support satellite pharmacy operations. The role requires a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, registration with the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association, a valid Pharmacy and Poisons Board license, and at least 2 years of hospital experience. Applications are submitted online via the AKU Taleo portal with a deadline of 29 September 2026.
- Fixed-term hospital pharmacy role in Nairobi
- Dispensing, prescription verification, and patient counseling duties
- Requires diploma, KPPB license, and KPA registration
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy facility preferred
- Online application via AKU Taleo portal
- Deadline 29 September 2026
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- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
- Fixed Term Pharmaceutical Technologist
- esponsibilities:
- Receive, verify prescriptions and dispense drugs in a timely manner within approved standards and procedures.
- Contact the physician immediately for inaccuracy and illegibility in a prescription order, document errors and communicate the to the nursing and pharmacy staff
- Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing medication to patients/customers.
- Check that every label placed on the medications contains the correct patient name, drug, quantity and directions.
- Compound extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per laid down procedures.
- Counsel patients on drug administration and use of devices for optimum wellness and recovery.
- Receive, return and update drug credits on the system in a timely manner.
- Deliver drug discharges to patients in the ward where applicable
- Communicate out of stock and non-stock effectively and timely to prescriber and nurse and provide alternative choice or make arrangements to order promptly.
- Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage and dispensation of medications
- Record, monitor and update the expiry list of medications in timely manner.
- Complete documentation of Interventions, Medication errors and Near Miss, Adverse events, Medication queries, Patient complaints or any other incidents and forward to relevant office
- Perform random medication checks daily and Monitor variance levels in your respective satellites.
- Compile daily satellite reports.
- Carry out regular satellite stock-take exercise.
- Report any special indicators allocated.
Requirements
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
- Registered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
- Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- 2 year working
Experience
- in a busy facility, preferably a hospital
- Valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Method of application
- If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,
- https://aku.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260003N0&lang=en&utm_source=Jobinkenya
- Deadline 29/09/2026, 9:59:00 PM
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