Lead Pharmacist
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Mini Group is hiring a Lead Pharmacist in Nairobi to lead pharmacy strategy, oncology services, clinical trials, procurement, and regulatory compliance across its healthcare sites. The role requires a Bachelor or Diploma in Pharmacy, PPB registration, a valid practicing license, and at least 7 years of pharmacy experience including 3 years in leadership.
- Senior pharmacy leadership role across multiple healthcare sites
- Oncology pharmacy and clinical trials focus
- Requires PPB registration and valid Annual Practising License
- Minimum 7 years pharmacy experience with 3 years in management
- Full-time role based in Nairobi
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Experience
Level:
Entry level
Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Job descriptions &
in pharmacy leadership or management.Demonstrated
in oncology pharmacy, clinical trials, procurement and inventory management, regulatory compliance, team leadership, healthcare facility development, and research.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Pharmacy LeadershipLead the design, implementation, growth, and standardization of pharmacy services across organizational sites.Develop pharmacy strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives and support expansion of clinics, pharmacies, infusion centres, and healthcare facilities nationally.Regulatory Compliance & GovernanceEnsure compliance with Pharmacy and Poisons Board requirements, Ministry of Health regulations, narcotic and psychotropic substance regulations, Good Pharmacy Practice, occupational health and safety standards, and hazardous drug handling requirements.Lead pharmacy licensing, inspections, audits, SOP development, governance frameworks, and regulatory documentation.Oncology Pharmacy & Infusion ServicesOversee oncology pharmacy operations, including safe preparation and dispensing of cytotoxic chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, hormonal therapies, and supportive oncology medications.Lead chemotherapy verification systems, aseptic compounding, cleanroom operations, medication safety, and implementation of validated oncology treatment plans.Clinical Research & Clinical Trials PharmacyServe as the Pharmacy Lead for clinical research and clinical trial activities.Develop research pharmacy infrastructure, SOPs, investigational medicinal product management systems, accountability records, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice, sponsor requirements, ethics committees, and PPB research regulations.Procurement, Inventory & Supply Chain ManagementLead pharmaceutical forecasting, procurement planning, supplier relationships, pricing negotiations, inventory tracking, cold-chain monitoring, expiry management, controlled drug management, and stock utilization systems.Financial & Commercial OversightDevelop pharmacy budgets, revenue projections, pricing strategies, billing support, reimbursement processes, and service expansion opportunities.Support SHA, private insurance, and corporate billing processes while monitoring pharmacy profitability and expenditure.Quality, Safety & Risk ManagementLead medication safety initiatives, pharmacovigilance systems, incident investigations, hazardous drug handling programs, cytotoxic waste management, and emergency preparedness planning for pharmacy operations.Human Resource Management & TrainingRecruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate pharmacy teams while developing competency frameworks, continuing professional development programs, oncology pharmacy training, research pharmacy training, and succession planning.National Pharmacy Expansion & Facility DevelopmentSupport establishment of pharmacy services in new facilities, cleanroom and compounding facility development, workflow planning, quality assurance, procurement systems, staffing structures, and satellite pharmacy team mentorship.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Stock and inventory management, Quality management, Quality control and supervision
REQUIRED
Requirements
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Holding company for Mini Group of companies.
JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor of Pharmacy from a recognised institution.Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institution.Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya.Valid Annual Practising License.Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Management, or Business Administration is an added advantage.Certification in Good Clinical Practice, Oncology Pharmacy, Aseptic Compounding, Research Administration, or Nutrition is an added advantage.Minimum 7 years’ pharmacy practice experience.Minimum 3 years’
Education
- Diploma, Associate's degree
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