Pharmaceutical Technologist

Equity Afya is inviting applications from suitably qualified pharmaceutical professionals for a Pharmaceutical Technologist position serving its EQA Mavoko and Athi River locations in Machakos County, Kenya. The opportunity is intended for a candidate with relevant pharmaceutical training, current professional registration and practical experience gained after internship.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the safe, organized and professional delivery of pharmacy-related services within a healthcare environment. The position requires an individual who understands the importance of accurate medication handling, responsible professional practice, clear communication and careful attention to patient needs.

Pharmaceutical services require more than familiarity with medicines. They depend on consistent procedures, reliable records, appropriate storage practices and effective coordination with other healthcare personnel. The appointed professional should therefore be prepared to follow established workplace protocols, maintain the accuracy of pharmaceutical documentation and work within the scope of their qualifications and professional authorization.

The employer specifically requires applicants to have a degree in Pharmacy or a diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, at least three years of post-internship working experience, preferably in a hospital setting, and registration accompanied by a valid license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. An available superintending license is also required. Applicants should be comfortable using computers, particularly Health Management Information Systems, and communicating professionally with colleagues and patients.

This opportunity may suit a pharmacy professional who values accuracy, accountability and dependable healthcare support. Candidates should ensure that their qualifications, registration, licensing status and experience can be verified before submitting an application.

The position is based in the Mavoko and Athi River service locations identified in the original advertisement. Applicants should consult the official Equity Afya recruitment portal for the complete vacancy details, applicable employment terms and any additional instructions that may not appear in this summary.

Equity Afya states that it does not charge applicants for recruitment applications, interviews or appointments. Candidates should remain alert to fraudulent requests for payment and use the employer's official application channel.

• 3 years

The employer's supplied vacancy notice does not provide a detailed duties list. The following responsibilities describe the normal scope of pharmaceutical practice and should be confirmed against Equity Afya's official job description before publication as employer-specific duties.

Support safe pharmaceutical services: Assist with the professional handling and provision of medicines in accordance with applicable Kenyan laws, professional standards and authorized workplace procedures.

Maintain medication accuracy: Check relevant product information, quantities, labels and documentation carefully, escalating discrepancies or concerns through the appropriate professional channels.

Observe storage requirements: Follow applicable storage, security, stock rotation and expiry-monitoring procedures to help preserve medicine quality and reduce avoidable wastage.

Maintain reliable records: Enter and update authorized pharmaceutical information accurately, ensuring that required documentation is complete, legible and appropriately maintained.

Use healthcare information systems: Apply computer skills and relevant Health Management Information Systems to support authorized recording, retrieval and processing of pharmacy-related information.

Communicate responsibly: Provide clear, respectful information within the limits of professional competence and refer clinical questions requiring additional authority or expertise to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Coordinate with healthcare colleagues: Communicate relevant pharmacy-related information to authorized members of the healthcare team to support continuity, accuracy and safe service delivery.

Follow professional and workplace procedures: Observe applicable confidentiality requirements, infection prevention measures, workplace safety rules and established operational protocols.

Escalate discrepancies and risks: Report suspected errors, damaged products, stock irregularities or other concerns through the designated reporting process rather than making unsupported assumptions.

Maintain professional accountability: Work within the authorised scope of practice, keep required professional documentation current and seek guidance whenever a matter falls outside one's competence.

Support orderly service operations: Contribute to an organized pharmacy environment by following approved procedures for documentation, stock handling and communication.

Uphold patient confidentiality: Handle personal and health-related information responsibly and access records only for legitimate, authorized professional purposes.

These responsibilities are a proposed editorial expansion, not a verbatim or independently verified Equity Afya duties list. The final published advert should reflect the employer's confirmed expectations.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements stated in the original Equity Afya advertisement.

Hold a degree in Pharmacy or a diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.

Have at least three years of relevant working experience after completing internship, preferably in a hospital environment.

Be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and possess a valid professional license.

Have an available superintending license, as expressly required in the employer's announcement.

Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications, particularly Health Management Information Systems.

Possess good communication and interpersonal skills suitable for a professional healthcare workplace.

Applicants should ensure that their academic credentials and professional registration details are accurate and can be substantiated when requested. Any additional requirements concerning employment eligibility, document formats or the scope of the superintending license should be checked directly with Equity Afya before submission.

The original vacancy notice does not specify a particular university, graduation year, additional certificate, age requirement or separate minimum academic grade. Candidates should not assume that such conditions apply unless the employer confirms them.

Only applicants who satisfy the stated professional and licensing requirements should proceed with the application. The employer's official recruitment portal should be treated as the authoritative source for any clarification or additional eligibility conditions.

A suitable candidate should demonstrate the following capabilities, reflecting the stated requirements and the normal demands of professional pharmaceutical practice:

Pharmaceutical knowledge: Understanding of medicines, their appropriate handling and the professional standards governing pharmaceutical services.

Attention to detail: Ability to check information, labels, quantities and records carefully while identifying inconsistencies that require further review.

Digital proficiency: Confidence using computers and healthcare information systems to enter, retrieve and manage authorized information.

Communication: Ability to explain information clearly, listen carefully and communicate appropriately with patients and healthcare colleagues.

Interpersonal effectiveness: Capacity to work respectfully with people from different backgrounds while maintaining professional boundaries.

Record management: Ability to maintain accurate, orderly and confidential documentation.

Organization: Competence in prioritizing assigned tasks and maintaining orderly work practices in a healthcare setting.

Professional judgement: Recognition of the limits of one's authority and willingness to escalate matters requiring additional expertise.

Confidentiality: Understanding of the importance of protecting patient and organizational information.

Reliability: Commitment to following established procedures and completing assigned work accurately.

Team collaboration: Ability to coordinate tasks and exchange relevant information with authorized colleagues.

Ethical conduct: Respect for professional responsibilities, applicable regulations and the safe delivery of healthcare services.

These skills should be assessed against the candidate's actual qualifications and experience. The original advertisement specifically identifies computer proficiency, Health Management Information Systems and good communication and interpersonal skills; the other competencies are suggested editorial additions rather than separately confirmed selection criteria.