Job Description

Job Title:
Pharmaceutical Technologist

Department:
Clinical – Outpatient

Reports To:
Outpatient Manager / Pharmacy Team Leader

Location:
Nairobi

Job Summary
The Pharmaceutical Technologist will be responsible for accurate dispensing of medications, patient counselling, and ensuring the safe storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The role supports optimal medication therapy outcomes by providing medicine information to patients and the healthcare team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting rational medicine use and public health.

Key Responsibilities
• Dispense medicines and related products safely and accurately
• Provide patient medication counselling and follow-up
• Ensure proper storage and cost-effective use of pharmaceutical products
• Participate in medication use evaluations, audits, and public health initiatives
• Maintain licensing and participate in ongoing professional development
• Adhere to pharmacy SOPs, statutory regulations, and patient safety standards

Requirements

Minimum Requirements
• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board with a valid practice license
• Certification in computer applications; training in aseptic technique is an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, medication safety, and patient counselling
• Good communication, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Relevant post-enrollment experience

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives' of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry

HR & Recruiting

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Nairobi, KE

Year Founded

2003

Website

cdl.africa

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