PharmTech Trainee Internship at mPharma, Nairobi

Overview 

At mPharma, our vision is an Africa that's in good health. We will not cease until every person on the continent has access to safe and affordable healthcare and medicines. We’re a growing team of 600+ employees, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, and backed by mission-driven investors. We use technology to enable basic primary healthcare to Africans and have joined hands with drug manufacturers and healthcare providers to develop services and products that help provide access to basic healthcare and lower the costs of medicines. In only a few years, we’ve succeeded in providing low-cost, high-quality healthcare and medicines to hundreds of thousands of patients across 9 African countries (Ethiopia, Gabon, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia). 

At mPharma we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, and our hiring process and work environment are devoid of discriminatory practices. We promise exciting and rewarding career opportunities in an environment driven by high performance, an entrepreneurial mindset, and innovation. 

Description 

The PharmTech Trainee Program (PTP) is a 4-month internship program that offers aspiring pharmacy professionals hands-on experience and a solid foundation in the field of pharmacy. Each trainee will be matched to a manager and a mentor throughout the program. Our trainees will have the unique opportunity to learn and apply skills in various facets of pharmacy operations, from dispensing medications, to customer service and clinical pharmacy services. This role is open across multiple locations including Nairobi, Kisumu, Machakos and Nakuru. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in daily tasks such as dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing patient counseling.
• Prepare and dispense prescription medications accurately following established protocols and under the guidance of the pharmacist.
• Provide medication counseling to patients, including instructions on proper dosage, administration, and potential side effects.
• Assist in reconciling medication lists to ensure accuracy and continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
• Dispense and update the DDR/Dangerous Drug Register in real time. 
• Receive, review, and bill prescription orders through the pharmacy system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information.
• Learn to dispense and process insurance prescription orders, and all billing requirements attached to them.
• Assist in compounding medications, including sterile and non-sterile preparations, following established guidelines and safety protocols.
• Assist in managing pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, and restocking medications and supplies to ensure availability and minimize waste.
• Educate patients on medication adherence, proper use of medical devices (e.g., inhalers, insulin pens), and lifestyle modifications to support their overall health and well-being.
• Ensure the safety of Inventory from the elements of wastage such as expiry/theft.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including Chronic Client File record. 

Eligibility

• A recent Diploma or Degree graduate in pharmacy.
• Fluent in the English Language.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in Kenya.
• Must live within Nairobi, Kisumu, Machakos, or Nakuru.
• Not more than 2 years of years of relevant experience.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Adept at working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Has the ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Why Should You Apply?

• Work in an agile environment to deliver innovative healthcare value.
• Opportunity for full-time job placement.
• Work in a multicultural and fast-changing environment.
• Gain invaluable relevant experience in healthcare technology and pharmaceutical service delivery.
• Access to premium learning resources
• Access to on-the-job training and mentorship
• On-the-job career coaching 
• Monthly stipend
• Certificate of achievement

Application Process 

If you are excited and meet the above qualifications, please visit our website on https://mpharma.bamboohr.com/careers/ to apply for the position. 

Note: This is a 4-month Contract Internship Program 

Pharmaceutical Technologist Job at mPharma, Nairobi

Overview 

At mPharma, our vision is an Africa that's in good health. We will not cease until every person on the continent has access to safe and affordable healthcare and medicines. We’re a growing team of 1200+ employees, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, and backed by mission-driven investors. We use technology to enable basic primary healthcare to Africans and have joined hands with drug manufacturers and healthcare providers to develop services and products that help provide access to basic healthcare and lower costs of medicines. In only a few years, we’ve succeeded in providing low-cost, high-quality healthcare and medicines to hundreds of thousands of patients across 9 African countries (Ethiopia, Gabon, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia). 

At mPharma we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, and our hiring process and work environment are devoid of discriminatory practices. We promise exciting and rewarding career opportunities in an environment driven by high performance, an entrepreneurial mindset, and innovation. 

Position Description 

The Pharm Tech will work closely with a diverse set of mPharma team members to set up and operate community pharmacies. 

Key Responsibilities

• Providing advice about health issues, symptoms, and medications in response to customer inquiries
• Developing workflow; verifying preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections. 
• Tracking inventory and supporting the Pharmacist with ordering and selling medicines and other stock
• Complying with regulatory requirements by maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions. 
• Contributing to any other initiatives that are critical to the pharmacy's continued success. 

Our Ideal Candidate  

• An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for mPharma’s mission to increase the accessibility and affordability of high-quality medicines  
• A strong leader who can model the highest work standards and motivate their team members to maintain those standards 
• An energetic communicator eager to organize and share knowledge in an easily understandable way
• A self-starter who can multitask while consistently producing high-quality deliverables for a diverse set of concurrent initiatives
• Flexible and able to adapt to new roles and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor. 
• Must be a team player
• Background in managing a retail pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail pharmacy 
• Advanced Microsoft Office user, particularly in Excel 
• Fluent oral and written English
• Enrolled with PPB, valid practicing license. 

Application Process

If you are excited and meet the above qualifications, please visit our website on https://mpharma.bamboohr.com/careers/ to apply for the position. 

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Primary Care Nurse Job at mPharma, Nairobi

At mPharma, our vision is an Africa that's in good health. We will not cease until every person on the continent has access to safe and affordable healthcare and medicines. We’re a growing team of 1200+ employees, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, and backed by mission-driven investors. We use technology to enable basic primary healthcare to Africans and have joined hands with drug manufacturers and healthcare providers to develop services and products that help provide access to basic healthcare and lower costs of medicines. In only a few years, we’ve succeeded in providing low-cost, high-quality healthcare and medicines to hundreds of thousands of patients across 9 African countries (Ethiopia, Gabon, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia). 

At mPharma we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, and our hiring process and work environment are devoid of discriminatory practices. We promise exciting and rewarding career opportunities in an environment driven by high performance, an entrepreneurial mindset, and innovation. 

Position Description 

mPharma is looking for a responsible and trustworthy individual with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and exceptionally high work standards to join our Primary Care team. This role will be central to driving our primary care strategy by increasing access to healthcare to improve the health status of individuals and communities through our community pharmacies. The nurse will be primarily responsible for offering basic health screenings and counselling to clients visiting our community pharmacies to utilise our virtual doctor service, mutti Doctor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of mutti doctor at the pharmacy level
• Own the implementation of weekly community-based screening for the assigned pharmacy and lead a small team of community nurses
• Educate individuals on test results and diagnoses, and provide general health education to improve health literacy and encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
• Ensure timely, appropriate and accurate data collection and entry 
• Work collaboratively with a team to increase registration and footfall to community pharmacies by promoting the availability of healthcare services.
• Participating in pop-up clinics held at community pharmacies, providing health screenings and health education services to attendees.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with local community organizations, clinics, and hospitals to ensure the provision of quality healthcare services.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the healthcare services provided and making recommendations for improvements.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about healthcare and developing better health outcomes for individuals and communities
• Good knowledge of disease conditions and their management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Fluency in local languages, excellent written and verbal English skills
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to consistently and effectively produce quality work.
• Works effectively as a team member and promotes collaboration within and outside the immediate team. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing/Registered Nurse or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Current Practicing License. 
• At least 1year experience working in Primary care health

Application Process

If you are excited and meet the above qualifications, please visit our website on https://mpharma.bamboohr.com/careers/ to apply for the position. 

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Diabetes Nurse Coach Job at mPharma, Nairobi

At mPharma, our vision is an Africa that's in good health. We will not cease until every person on the continent has access to safe and affordable healthcare and medicines. We’re a growing team of 1200+ employees, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, and backed by mission-driven investors. We use technology to enable basic primary healthcare to Africans and have joined hands with drug manufacturers and healthcare providers to develop services and products that help provide access to basic healthcare and lower costs of medicines. In only a few years, we’ve succeeded in providing low-cost, high-quality healthcare and medicines to hundreds of thousands of patients across 9 African countries (Ethiopia, Gabon, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia). 

At mPharma we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, and our hiring process and work environment are devoid of discriminatory practices. We promise exciting and rewarding career opportunities in an environment driven by high performance, an entrepreneurial mindset, and innovation. 

Position Description 

mPharma is looking for a responsible and trustworthy nurse with exceptionally high work standards to join our Health Services team. You would be responsible for continuous client care and follow-ups under our various primary health care initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Educating, coaching, and mentoring of patients under specific disease management programs, following a standardized yet personalized approach, with regular specified interactions to assist patients with adherence. 
• Track all client progress and outcomes for appropriate follow-up. 
• Submission of accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on all activities. 
• Ensure test results are recorded following protocols and alerting providers about abnormal results. 
• Carry out activities related to ensuring patients obtain optimal clinical outcomes. 
• Recording and submitting Adverse Event reports within a defined time period. 
• Liaise with other business/functional units to ensure all resources and requirements are met to ensure the smooth running of all programs. 
• Lead activities to increase client enrolment under disease management programs. 
• Ensure inventory is available and in good condition for all health services programs. 
• Assist and support the unit in the implementation of other programs. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Health Services Manager.

Our Ideal Candidate 

• Exhibit enthusiasm to work with an early-stage start-up, commitment to helping mPharma grow, and passion for healthcare in Africa.
• Possess a dynamic and energetic personality.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude that requires minimal supervision.
• Fluent English with excellent writing, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.  
• Works effectively as a team member and promotes collaboration within and outside the immediate team.
• Multitasker and have the ability to work under pressure with little supervision. 
• The ability to thrive in a matrix environment which requires working with multiple teams internally (this role will liaise with our Finance, Technical and Supply Chain teams). 

 

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing/Registered Nurse , Diploma certificate/ Bachelor's degree in human nutrition and dietetics, food nutrition, or equivalent field of study.
• Current Practicing License. 
• At least 2+ years experience working in Primary care health. 

Admin

This position reports to the Health Services Manager.

Application Process 

If you are excited and meet the above qualifications, please visit our website on https://mpharma.bamboohr.com/careers/235 to apply for the position. 

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