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- Where
- Nairobi, Kenya
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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- 34 other open Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences roles on the Kenya board right now.
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- Kabete National Polytechnic has 13 open roles on RezSync.
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.
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How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, and attach copies of National Identity Card, relevant professional and academic certificates and transcripts.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Principal,
Kabete National Polytechnic,
P.O. Box 29010-00625, NAIROBI.
Or by email to: info@kabetepoly.ac.ke
Applications must reach the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm on 1st December 2026.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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