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Oasis Healthcare Group Ltd-Kenya’s first and largest countrywide, fully integrated private healthcare system.

Vacancy Announcement For Pharmacist

Application Ends:

15th July 2026

Job Description

The Pharmacist is responsible for providing professional pharmaceutical services and overseeing the day-to-day management of the facility pharmacy. The role ensures the safe, effective, and rational use of medicines through dispensing, inventory management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, clinical pharmacy support, and leadership of pharmacy operations to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide professional pharmaceutical services, including prescription review, dispensing, patient counselling, and medication therapy management.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the pharmacy to ensure efficient, safe, and uninterrupted service delivery.
  • Plan, procure, receive, store, and manage pharmaceutical products and medical consumables to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize expiries and stock-outs.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, professional standards, licensing requirements, and hospital policies.
  • Manage controlled medicines and ensure proper documentation, storage, accountability, and reporting.
  • Supervise, mentor, and coordinate the performance of pharmacy personnel to promote high standards of service delivery.
  • Collaborate with clinicians to promote rational prescribing, medication safety, antimicrobial stewardship, and optimal patient care.
  • Monitor, investigate, and report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and other medication-related incidents while implementing corrective actions.
  • Develop and implement pharmacy quality improvement initiatives, standard operating procedures, and risk management measures.
  • Prepare pharmacy reports, monitor key performance indicators, and provide regular updates on pharmacy operations, stock status, and regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for pharmaceutical products and services.
  • Ensure proper maintenance and utilization of pharmacy equipment and information systems.
  • Participate in clinical audits, Continuous Medical Education, Continuous Professional Development, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Promote excellent customer service and uphold the organization’s values, ethical standards, and patient-centred care principles.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Skill & Experience

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
  • Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board with a valid Practicing License.
  • Minimum of two years’ post-registration experience in a hospital pharmacy, with demonstrated experience managing pharmacy operations.
  • Experience in a leadership or supervisory role will be an added advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, pharmaceutical care, and medication safety.
  • Sound understanding of pharmacy operations, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Leadership, team supervision, and people management skills.
  • Financial and inventory management skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in hospital information systems and computerized pharmacy management systems.

Application Instructions

  • Interested candidates to email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY; including names and contacts of three references, to hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com on or before 15th July 2026.
  • The email subject line MUST include the position title being applied and the preferred location e.g., “PHARMACIST- KAKAMEGA”
  • Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.