Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Rongo University is seeking an Assistant Pharmaceutical Technologist I to support pharmaceutical operations by ensuring accurate prescription analysis, drug dispensing, inventory management, and patient counseling. The position involves preparing periodic reports, supervising interns, and maintaining high standards in drug compounding and stock control.
Key Responsibilities
Scrutinize patients' treatment sheets and prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration.
Provide drug information to patients, clinical officer, nurse and other medical staff.
Ensure timely and accurate posting of dispensed drugs for billing purposes.
Place orders for stock replenishment to the pharmacy store to maintain optimal stock levels.
Participate in regular monitoring of drugs for expiry.
Compound, re-package and dilute drugs according to laid down guidelines.
Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy.
Participate in stock taking exercise and ensure timely explanation of stock variances.
Train and supervise pharmaceutical technologists’ interns.
Enter prescription orders into the computer and making labels appropriately.
Prepare periodic management reports.
Receive drugs and verify against the stock transfer printout.
Perform stock count and stock movement analysis.
Shelve items appropriately.
Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technologist or equivalent from recognized medical training institution or any other recognized training institution.
At least six (6) years post qualification work experience.
Valid registration certificate from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Computer literacy.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to submit ten (10) copies of their applications containing copies of the application letters, updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional qualifications including transcripts, work experience and other relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for MUST be indicated on the application letter and the envelope.
Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send reference letters to the above address in sealed envelopes. For further details and job requirements of the positions, please visit the Rongo University website www.rongovarsity.ac.ke/vacancies.
Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 27th July 2026 at 5:00pm.
