About Better Living Hospital

Better Living Hospital is a faith-based healthcare institution located in Nairobi and supported by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and holistic health care services that promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Guided by Christian principles, BLH strives to ensure that every patient experiences dignified, safe, and affordable care.

Position Overview

Better Living Hospital invites applications from qualified, dedicated, and service-oriented individuals for the position of Pharmaceutical Technologist. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and ethical dispensing of pharmaceutical products while supporting the hospital’s mission of excellence in healthcare delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed medicines accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide patient counseling on correct use of medications, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Maintain proper records of prescriptions, drug usage, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) regulations and hospital pharmacy policies.
• Monitor drug storage conditions and ensure proper handling of medicines.
• Assist in procurement, receipt, and stock management of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Report and document adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Support clinical staff with drug-related information for patient management.
• Participate in health education and hospital quality improvement activities.
• Ensure proper disposal of expired and unusable drugs in compliance with guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and current practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• 1–3 years of post-qualification experience in a busy hospital or retail pharmacy setup.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and dispensing practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Dispense prescribed medicines accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide patient counseling on correct use of medications, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Maintain proper records of prescriptions, drug usage, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) regulations and hospital pharmacy policies.
• Monitor drug storage conditions and ensure proper handling of medicines.
• Assist in procurement, receipt, and stock management of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Report and document adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Support clinical staff with drug-related information for patient management.
• Participate in health education and hospital quality improvement activities.
• Ensure proper disposal of expired and unusable drugs in compliance with guidelines.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and current practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and dispensing practices.