Pharmaceutical Technologist II

REF: KSUC/ADM/08/07/2026)
Grade: KSUC Grade CD
No. of Posts: One (1)
Terms of Engagement: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary Scale: Ranges Between Kshs. 42,858.00 to Kshs. 73,317.00

Job Descriptions

Duties and Responsibilities for this grade will entail:

• Receiving prescriptions from prescribers for timely dispensing
• Counseling patients on drug usage to ensure drug adherence
• Checking prescriptions for drug interaction in order to detect drug incompatibilities so as to minimize side effects
• Correcting dosage errors that may accidentally occur in order to ascertain proper drug usage
• Adjusting drug dosage if necessary to meet the needs of the patient
• Liaising with the support staff to make sure the physical environment is conducive for proper dispensing of medicines
• Receiving drugs from the store as per order request form to ensure availability on shelf for dispensing to patients
• Ensuring good inventory management practices, of the medicines and medical supplies, at the Health Unit.
• Ensuring rational use of drugs at the nursing section with focus on improved therapeutic outcomes based on appropriate drug use.
• Keeping records of serious incidents e.g. drug errors, poor quality and expired drugs.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Have Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution;
• Must be enrolled as Pharmaceutical Technologist by Pharmacy and Poisons Board and have a valid practicing license;
• KCSE C (Plain) or its equivalent
• At least three (3) years relevant working
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.