Pharmaceutical Technologist
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Avenue Healthcare is hiring a mid-level Pharmaceutical Technologist in Nairobi to dispense medicines, verify prescriptions, manage pharmacy stock, monitor drug expiries, and support medication safety. The role requires a Diploma in Pharmacy, a valid Pharmaceutical Technologist licence, and at least three years of relevant experience. The position is full-time and on-site, with applications closing on 30/09/2026.
- Mid-level full-time role at Avenue Healthcare in Nairobi
- Requires Diploma in Pharmacy and valid Pharmaceutical Technologist licence
- At least three years of relevant pharmacy experience needed
- Deadline to apply is 30/09/2026
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in factory, Pharmaceutical Technologist, PharmacyThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-09-30.
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Original source description
Job Title: Pharmaceutical Technologist
Date Posted: 21/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Avenue Healthcare
Industry: Medical
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Medical Jobs, Avenue Healthcare Jobs. Responsible for dispensing medicines, verifying prescriptions, managing pharmacy stock, monitoring drug expiries, maintaining pharmaceutical records, reporting incidents, supporting medication safety, following infection control procedures, and ensuring patient privacy and quality service. Requires a Diploma in Pharmacy, a valid Pharmaceutical Technologist licence, and at least three years’ relevant experience. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Job Objective/Purpose
To ensure that high-quality standards are maintained at all times in the provision of medication and medical consumables per Avenue Group’s defined policies and procedures.
Key
Responsibilities
- Ensure that the Pharmacy has the necessary equipment and ensure that they are in good working condition.
- Ensure that all insurances exclusion lists are adhered to.
- Inform the doctor on equivalent of the out of stock/OTC medications and follow up to collect medications.
- 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 Superintendent/Business Manager.
- Prevention of medication errors by counter checking and verifying the prescription/ treatment sheets on doses, allergies, patient identification, right drug, legibility and give clear usage instructions.
- D.D.A to be dispensed as per the laid down policy, checked weekly and any discrepancies reported to the Pharmacy Superintendent.
- Ensure that the fridge temperatures are charted twice daily and any error reported to relevant department.
- Ensure that any issue pertaining quality is escalated to the Pharmacy Superintendent/Business Manager
- Track the allocated pharmacy quality indicators as required and timely report to the Superintendent.
- Drugs/surgical items expiry management;
- Check expiries of the allocated shelf and emergency trolley monthly (ensure short expiry items are replaced) and inform the Pharmacy Superintendent.
- Enhance FIFO/FEFO by the use of green stickers on short expiry drugs and expiry report sub module then share the short expiry list with the doctors/other branches to assist in liquidation.
- Document all expired drugs, quarantine and report to Pharmacy Superintendent for disposal as per the PPB regulations.
- Adhere to Avenue corporate governance policies and procedures;
- Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity.
- Fully implement audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits.
- Record and report all incidents/events to the Business 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.
- Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.
- Qualifications
- A diploma in Pharmacy.
- A valid pharmaceutical technologist license
- 3 years’ experience.
- Organizational awareness and detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork and reliability