School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

United States International University-Africa, is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the most diverse university in East and Central Africa with about 7,000 students from over 60 nations, and a global network of more than 27,000 alumni. USIU-Africa is the only university in Sub-Saharan Africa whose degree programs are accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for University Education (CUE), and by the American Government through the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

Program Overview

United States International University-Africa (USIU-A) in collaboration with the German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) and pharmaceutical industry partners has introduced dual vocational training, following the German model from the Pharmaceutical Industry in Kenya. The program aims to strengthen the local pharmaceutical industry in Kenya by developing a mass of skilled manpower. This shall result in enhanced self-sufficiency in the development and production of pharmaceutical products in line with international standards.

This 12 months training will qualify you in theory and practice at the required level as a Pharmaceutical Production Technician through modules covering:
a) Raw Materials for Pharmaceutical Production
b) Pharmaceutical Production Technology
c) Pharmaceutical Production Equipment and Machines
d) Quality Management in Pharmaceutical Production

Eligibility

Educational and Professional Qualifications:
a) Diploma in an Applied Science or Engineering field from a recognized and accredited institution
OR
b) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of at least C (Plain) with a minimum C- grade in at least 2 science subjects (Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology)
OR
c) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of at least D (Plain) (KCSE) and additional a Certificate in an Applied Science or Engineering field from a recognized and accredited institution
OR
d) Prior experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a similar industry.
e) Knowledge of basic GMP and other regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical production.

Application Process

a) Interested applicants can fill in the application form attached to this call for applications. The same can also be downloaded from the website on this link: https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/XVBol1EM

b) Should you have any queries or clarifications regarding this please reach out to cepia.sphs@usiu.ac.ke

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Friday, November 21, 2025 - Release of 'Call for Applications'
• Friday, December 05, 2025 - Application Deadline

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to give personalized feedback to all the applicants. We will only reach out to the successful candidates