Pharmaceutical Technician III at Kabete National Polytechnic

Duties and Responsibilities
Advert No: KNP/GC/PT/04/11/2026

• Preparing, maintaining, and ensuring the availability of laboratory equipment, materials, and other resources required for practical training;
• Assisting in practical demonstrations and supporting students during laboratory experiments and practical sessions;
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laboratory safety, pharmaceutical, and regulatory standards;
• Supporting the Department in delivering high-quality practical and technical training:
• Ensuring the proper use, maintenance, and safe custody of laboratory kits, tools, equipment, and other departmental resources;
• Maintaining accurate inventories of laboratory and workshop equipment, materials and supplies; (vii) Monitoring and supervising the proper use of laboratory equipment, tools, and materials;
• Reporting damaged, faulty, or missing equipment and materials and assisting in their repair, replacement, or replenishment where necessary;
• Ensuring that laboratory facilities, equipment, and work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and functional condition;
• Performing any other related duties as assigned in support of the Polytechnic training, research, and operational objectives

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Enrolment with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) as a Pharmaceutical Technologist; Valid Pharmacy and Poisons Board licence;
• Atleast three (3) years relevant practical/industry experience in pharmaceutical practice, laboratory work, or pharmaceutical training.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical laboratory practices, including handling of medicines, laboratory equipment, materials, storage, safety, and quality-control procedures;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to support students during practical demonstrations and laboratory sessions.