KMTC Calls for Pharmacy Course Applications, Citing Strong Local and Global Demand
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has urged aspiring healthcare professionals to apply for its Pharmacy course, describing it as one of the most marketable and rewarding careers available today.
In a statement released on Thursday, April 24, KMTC emphasized the broad range of opportunities that await pharmacy graduates, both within Kenya and internationally.
“Pharmacy is one of the most marketable and rewarding careers today, offering diverse local and international opportunities,” the institution stated.
“Graduates work in top pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research institutions, regulatory bodies, and NGOs.”
KMTC also highlighted the essential role pharmacy technicians play in the healthcare system. From dispensing medication and guiding patients to managing pharmaceutical logistics and administration, their contribution is pivotal to public health.
“Pharmacy technicians are at the core of healthcare delivery. They ensure patients receive accurate medication and support broader healthcare efforts, including health policy, insurance, public health programs, clinical trials, and academic research,” the statement added.
With the March 2025 intake still open, KMTC is encouraging interested students to apply via the KUCCPS portal, where full details about the Pharmacy course and other programs are available.
This renewed push follows comments made earlier by KMTC CEO Kelly Oluoch, who noted a sharp rise in global demand for KMTC graduates, particularly in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.
“While nursing has traditionally dominated international recruitment, we’re now seeing increased demand in areas like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Medicine, and Medical Laboratory Sciences,” Oluoch said.
He also mentioned that programs like Nutrition and Dietetics are becoming increasingly attractive in the global job market.
The growing demand, Oluoch explained, is driven by aging populations, rising cases of chronic illnesses, and global shortages in healthcare workers. He credited bilateral labor agreements with countries such as the UK and Germany for opening structured pathways for Kenyan health professionals to work abroad.
“We’ve increased staff capacity to accelerate job verification processes and ensure our graduates are matched with international opportunities swiftly,” he added.
With healthcare playing a central role in global development, KMTC continues to position its graduates at the forefront of emerging opportunities across the healthcare landscape.
