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Vacancy title:
Research and Development Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 3 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) is the National Medicines Regulatory Authority of Kenya, established under Section 3 of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Cap 244 of the Laws of Kenya. The Board is mandated to protect and promote public health by regulating the pharmacy profession and ensuring access to quality, safe, and effective health products and technologies (HPTs) across the country.
In carrying out this mandate, the Board plays a central role in medicines regulation, professional oversight, quality assurance, compliance enforcement, research, communication, and administrative support within the national health regulatory framework.
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is seeking to recruit qualified and competent candidates to fill various vacant positions on permanent and pensionable terms of service. All positions are full-time and based in the Board’s regional offices.
Role Context
This role supports research and innovation activities.
Responsibilities
Duties include supporting research planning and implementation; collecting and analyzing data; preparing research reports; supporting policy and regulatory research; contributing to innovation initiatives; and supporting dissemination of research outputs.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must be registered with the relevant professional body and possess a valid practicing license where applicable.
Additional Notes
All positions are full-time and based in the Board’s regional offices.
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
The Board is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, female candidates, and individuals from marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
All applicants must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the Pharmacy and Poisons Board website for detailed information and to submit their applications:
All applications must reach the Board on or before 3rd March, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (EAT).
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the PPB website for more details and the application process
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