Pharmaceutical Technologist III

Job Group H

Contract: 3 Years

Duties and Responsibilities 

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for dispensing drugs/medicines to patients under supervision of a senior officer.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include: receiving, interpreting and  processing prescriptions; recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit; pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on labels; counselling patients on usage of drug in pharmacy unit; maintaining drug registers/books; and stock-taking of drugs and medicinal  devices on monthly basis.  

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

(b) Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

(i)   Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or its equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;

(ii)  Certificate of Enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB); and 

(iii) Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

NOTE:

Candidates shortlisted for the interviews for the above position will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting copies of the following: 

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

• Tax Compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

• Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

• Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

2. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents either electronically through the County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or physically delivered to the Homa Bay County Public Service Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or through Post Office using the address below. Applicants should indicate the position applied for on top of the Envelope addressed to:

The office of The Chief Executive Officer

Homa Bay County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 95 – 40300,

HOMA BAY.

Homa Bay County is an equal-opportunity employer, and women, youth, and people with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Wednesday 4th  July 2025 at 5:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.