Avenue Healthcare is hiring a Pharmaceutical Technologist for Parklands Hospital in Nairobi. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work with one of East Africa’s leading private healthcare groups running 3 hospitals, 16 medical centers across Kenya, and a homecare business.
About This Pharmaceutical Technologist Role
The Pharmaceutical Technologist position at Parklands Hospital involves ensuring high-quality standards are maintained at all times in the provision of medication and medical consumables per Avenue Group’s defined policies and procedures.
You’ll report directly to the Pharmacy Superintendent I and work as part of a team of 4 pharmaceutical technologists in the hospital’s pharmacy department. Avenue Healthcare runs 300 hospital beds with over 1,000 staff members and more than 400 specialists, offering primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day duties as a Pharmaceutical Technologist will include:
Pharmacy Operations and Quality Standards
- Ensure the pharmacy has the necessary equipment and ensure 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 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
Medication Safety and Error Prevention
- 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
Inventory and Stock Management
- 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
Compliance and Governance
- 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
Infection Control
- Maintain and enforce infection control standards when doing extemporaneous preparations
Client Satisfaction and Communication
- 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
- 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
Confidentiality and Ethics
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
- Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description
Required Qualifications
Education and Licensing
- A diploma in Pharmacy
- A valid pharmaceutical technologist license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (Kenya)
Experience
- 3 years’ experience working as a pharmaceutical technologist in a hospital or clinical pharmacy setting
Skills and Competencies
- Organizational awareness and detail-oriented approach
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Teamwork and reliability
- Knowledge of pharmacy inventory management systems
- Understanding of infection control protocols in healthcare settings
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulations and compliance requirements
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Computer literacy for pharmacy management systems
Personal Attributes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong ethical standards and integrity
- Commitment to patient safety
- Proactive problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
What Avenue Healthcare Offers
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time position
Location: Parklands Hospital, Nairobi
Department: Pharmacy
Reports To: Pharmacy Superintendent I
Work Environment: You’ll work in a well-equipped pharmacy within one of Nairobi’s leading private hospitals. Avenue Healthcare operates 3 hospitals and 16 medical centers across Kenya, with over 25 years in the healthcare industry serving more than 400,000 people annually.
Purpose Statement: Avenue Healthcare’s purpose is to enable and maintain health.
Mission: To provide high-quality care that exceeds our clients’ expectations.
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How to Apply
Application Deadline
12th May 2026
Documents Required
Submit your application to Avenue Healthcare with the following documents:
- Updated CV/Resume – Include your pharmaceutical technologist license number, diploma details, and 3 years of relevant experience
- Cover Letter – Explain your interest in this Pharmaceutical Technologist Nairobi position at Parklands Hospital
- Copy of Pharmacy Diploma Certificate
- Copy of Valid Pharmaceutical Technologist License – Must be current and registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
How to Submit Your Application
Option 1: Apply Online
Click the APPLY NOW button on the Avenue Healthcare careers portal (reference: ERF0252)
