Vacancy title:
Deputy Director of Pharmaceutical Services/Senior Pharmaceutical Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare, Management, Civil & Government, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Embu County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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Job Group 'R'

Responsibilities or duties

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail

• Analysing reports on adverse drug reactions and poor quality medicines;
• Setting up and running poison information centers;
• Conducting research and dissemination of the findings on medicine utilization;
• Assessing and evaluating research proposals involving medicine use;
• Analyzing medicines for quality assurance;
• Coordinating pharmaceutical services in public health programs;
• Monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of medication therapy;
• Facilitating detection, prevention, response and provision of information on global public health crisis as per the International Health Regulations;
• Preparing work/strategic plans; and Supervising and training staff.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B pharm) degree from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Master's degree in any of the following: Pharmaceutical Policy Analysis and Formulation, Pharmacognosy and Complementary Medicine; Toxicology; Clinical Pharmacy; Pharmacovigilance and Pharmaco-epidemiology; Medicines Supplies Management; Medicines Regulation; Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Control; Pharmaceutics; Pharmacology and Therapeutics; Pharmaceutical Analysis;, Tropical and Infectious Diseases; Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Industrial Pharmacy; Health Systems Management; Pharmaceutical Care; Health Informatics; Health Economics; Epidemiology; Biostatistics; Medical Statistics; Drug Design and Development; Clinical trials; Quality Assurance; Radio Pharmacy; Public Health; Microbiology; or Molecular Pharmacology from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacist by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Valid practising license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke

Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.

Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.

Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original academic and professional certificates, ID and current chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation

All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 5th January, 2026.

THE CEO/SECRETARY

EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P.O BOX 2871-60100 EMBU

Embu County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT charge any fee for recruitment.

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