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Tutor – Pharmacy
Amref International University
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Amref International University
- Position
- Tutor – Pharmacy
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years teaching in tertiary institution
- Education
- B.Pharm or PharmD
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 5 November 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 22 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Amref International University is hiring a Tutor for its Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology programme in Nairobi. You will deliver high-quality teaching, supervise clinical placements, and manage student assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Closing date: 5th November 2026
- Role involves both classroom teaching and clinical placement supervision
- Applications must include a specific cover letter explaining suitability
Key responsibilities
- Plan and deliver lectures, practical sessions, and demonstrations according to the approved curriculum.
- Prepare, validate, invigilate, and mark internal exams and continuous assessments.
- Coordinate and supervise students during attachments, clinical placements, and field activities.
- Enter grades into the ERP system and maintain accurate academic records.
- Participate in curriculum review, development, and accreditation processes.
- Manage laboratory equipment safety, quality systems, and supply inventory.
- Attend departmental meetings and contribute to student mentorship and recruitment.
Who should apply?
This role suits a registered pharmacist with at least two years of tertiary teaching experience who is passionate about curriculum development and clinical supervision.
Key requirements
- B.Pharm or PharmD degree
- Valid pharmacy practising licence
- 2+ years tertiary teaching experience
- Knowledge of pharmacy education standards
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a related field in Pharmacy.
How to apply
- Submit a cover letter detailing your fit for the position.
- Include a CV highlighting relevant skills and experience.
- Apply via the official Amref Health Africa SmartRecruiters portal.
- Note that official emails come from @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org addresses.
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
Main purpose of the job
To provide high-quality teaching, training, mentorship, and academic support to students enrolled in the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology ensuring competence-based learning, professional growth, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The tutor will collaborate closely with the Programme Coordinator, contributing to our department's key performance indicators and helping us achieve the university’s and directorates inspiring mission and vision.
Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching and training
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, practical sessions, and demonstrations.
• Prepare internal exams, conduct validation of the exams and invigilate.
• Attendance to all class contact hours as assigned.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, and course guides in accordance with the approved curriculum.
• Integrate current policies, guidelines, and emerging trends into teaching activities.
2. Student Assessment and Evaluation
• Develop and administer continuous assessments, practical examinations, assignments, and end-term examinations.
• Mark, grade, moderate and enter the grades into ERP for the assigned units.
• Maintain accurate academic and assessment records.
• Monitor students’ academic progress.
• Adhere to the exam preparation and processing schedule.
3. Clinical and Practical Training
• Coordinate and supervise students during attachments, clinical placements and field activities.
• Assess students on placement and enter grades into the ERP
• Liaise with training sites to ensure quality clinical learning experiences
4. Curriculum development
• Participate in curriculum review, development, and implementation activities.
• Contribute to accreditation, regulatory inspections, and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure course content aligns with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate academic and assessment record
5. Laboratory management
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and safety of laboratory equipment and teaching materials.
• Promote adherence to laboratory quality management systems, and infection prevention protocols.
• Assist in inventory management of laboratory supplies and reagents.
6. Administrative Responsibilities
• Attend departmental meetings, academic committees and institutional meetings as required.
• Participate in student mentorship, orientation and induction activities.
• Contribute to student recruitment, institutional events, and community outreach programmes
And any other duty as may be assigned by the Programme Coordinator or Director
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practicing license from the relevant professional regulatory body.
• At least two (2) years of relevant teaching experience in a tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacy education and training standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Master’s degree in a related field in Pharmacy is desirable.
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be 5th November 2026 .
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
To provide high-quality teaching, training, mentorship, and academic support to students enrolled in the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology ensuring competence-based learning, professional growth, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The tutor will collaborate closely with the Programme Coordinator, contributing to our department's key performance indicators and helping us achieve the university’s and directorates inspiring mission and vision.
Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching and training
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, practical sessions, and demonstrations.
• Prepare internal exams, conduct validation of the exams and invigilate.
• Attendance to all class contact hours as assigned.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, and course guides in accordance with the approved curriculum.
• Integrate current policies, guidelines, and emerging trends into teaching activities.
2. Student Assessment and Evaluation
• Develop and administer continuous assessments, practical examinations, assignments, and end-term examinations.
• Mark, grade, moderate and enter the grades into ERP for the assigned units.
• Maintain accurate academic and assessment records.
• Monitor students’ academic progress.
• Adhere to the exam preparation and processing schedule.
3. Clinical and Practical Training
• Coordinate and supervise students during attachments, clinical placements and field activities.
• Assess students on placement and enter grades into the ERP
• Liaise with training sites to ensure quality clinical learning experiences
4. Curriculum development
• Participate in curriculum review, development, and implementation activities.
• Contribute to accreditation, regulatory inspections, and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure course content aligns with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate academic and assessment record
5. Laboratory management
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and safety of laboratory equipment and teaching materials.
• Promote adherence to laboratory quality management systems, and infection prevention protocols.
• Assist in inventory management of laboratory supplies and reagents.
6. Administrative Responsibilities
• Attend departmental meetings, academic committees and institutional meetings as required.
• Participate in student mentorship, orientation and induction activities.
• Contribute to student recruitment, institutional events, and community outreach programmes
And any other duty as may be assigned by the Programme Coordinator or Director
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practicing license from the relevant professional regulatory body.
• At least two (2) years of relevant teaching experience in a tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacy education and training standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Master’s degree in a related field in Pharmacy is desirable.
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be 5th November 2026 .
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.