On behalf of an internal client, Lets Heal Today, an outpatient-based healthcare provider, we are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Lead Pharmacist to provide strategic, clinical, operational, regulatory, and commercial leadership for pharmacy services across the organisation.

Eleven Degrees Consulting Limited is a shared-service firm under the Mini Group of Companies, offering specialised recruitment and HR solutions across various industries.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer / Medical Director, the Lead Pharmacist will serve as the senior pharmacy authority responsible for ensuring compliance with Pharmacy and Poisons Board regulations, leading medication management systems, overseeing oncology pharmacy operations, supporting clinical research and clinical trials, and driving pharmacy procurement, inventory management, quality improvement, and business growth.

The role is critical in supporting the organisation’s goal of becoming a leading centre for oncology care, infusion therapy, clinical research, and integrated healthcare services in Kenya.

Please note that Lets Heal Today is an outpatient-based healthcare provider and does not offer inpatient admission, emergency department services, or critical care management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

a) Strategic Pharmacy Leadership

Lead the design, implementation, growth, and standardization of pharmacy services across organizational sites.

Develop pharmacy strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives and support expansion of clinics, pharmacies, infusion centres, and healthcare facilities nationally.

b) Regulatory Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with Pharmacy and Poisons Board requirements, Ministry of Health regulations, narcotic and psychotropic substance regulations, Good Pharmacy Practice, occupational health and safety standards, and hazardous drug handling requirements.

Lead pharmacy licensing, inspections, audits, SOP development, governance frameworks, and regulatory documentation.

c) Oncology Pharmacy & Infusion Services

Oversee oncology pharmacy operations, including safe preparation and dispensing of cytotoxic chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, hormonal therapies, and supportive oncology medications.

Lead chemotherapy verification systems, aseptic compounding, cleanroom operations, medication safety, and implementation of validated oncology treatment plans.

d) Clinical Research & Clinical Trials Pharmacy

Serve as the Pharmacy Lead for clinical research and clinical trial activities.

Develop research pharmacy infrastructure, SOPs, investigational medicinal product management systems, accountability records, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice, sponsor requirements, ethics committees, and PPB research regulations.

e) Procurement, Inventory & Supply Chain Management

Lead pharmaceutical forecasting, procurement planning, supplier relationships, pricing negotiations, inventory tracking, cold-chain monitoring, expiry management, controlled drug management, and stock utilization systems.

f) Financial & Commercial Oversight

Develop pharmacy budgets, revenue projections, pricing strategies, billing support, reimbursement processes, and service expansion opportunities.

Support SHA, private insurance, and corporate billing processes while monitoring pharmacy profitability and expenditure.

g) Quality, Safety & Risk Management

Lead medication safety initiatives, pharmacovigilance systems, incident investigations, hazardous drug handling programs, cytotoxic waste management, and emergency preparedness planning for pharmacy operations.

h) Human Resource Management & Training

Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate pharmacy teams while developing competency frameworks, continuing professional development programs, oncology pharmacy training, research pharmacy training, and succession planning.

i) National Pharmacy Expansion & Facility Development

Support establishment of pharmacy services in new facilities, cleanroom and compounding facility development, workflow planning, quality assurance, procurement systems, staffing structures, and satellite pharmacy team mentorship.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognised institution.
• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institution.
• Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya.
• Valid Annual Practising License.
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Management, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice, Oncology Pharmacy, Aseptic Compounding, Research Administration, or Nutrition is an added advantage.
• Minimum 7 years’ pharmacy practice experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in pharmacy leadership or management.
• Demonstrated experience in oncology pharmacy, clinical trials, procurement and inventory management, regulatory compliance, team leadership, healthcare facility development, and research.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic planning, team development, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong oncology pharmacy expertise, clinical trials management, aseptic compounding, inventory management, supply chain management, pharmacy regulation, and licensing knowledge.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, service line development, business expansion, and negotiation skills.
• High integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth healthcare environment.
• Commitment to continuous pharmaceutical development and Continuous Medical Education programs.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letter and updated CV via www.minigrp.com/careers or email careers@lht.co.ke.

Kindly quote “Lead Pharmacist” in the subject line.

Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations in your application.

Deadline: COB 14 August 2026

NB:

We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Internal candidates should apply through their respective Line Managers.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks.