PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (HARARE)
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
- Expires 22 Mar 2024
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Background
AHF is an international humanitarian organization operating in Zimbabwe, partnering with Ministry of Health and Child
Care as well as local Authorities to create Centres of Excellence in HIV management in health facilities. AHF is looking for
a highly qualified Pharmacy Technician to fill in the position that has arisen in Harare
Position Summary: The position is critical to ensure efficient day to day management of prescription of all ARVs & OI
drugs. The role will include liaison with other Healthcare workers at Site at which the successful candidate will be based.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities for the Pharmacy Technician are to provide correct medication including Anti-Retroviral therapy
(ART) to clients at the facility. S/he will assist in the provision of quality care, treatment, monitoring and enhanced
adherence of clients to treatments provided as per protocol.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician will perform the following duties;
• Processing of prescriptions, dispensing of medications to patients according to treatment guidelines and standard
operating procedures
• Provides instruction and information regarding correct use of medicines supplied
• Counselling of patients on adherence to medications, adverse reactions, and food requirements of their
medications
• Data collection for reporting and ordering purposes monthly
• Producing required reports timeously
• Receives and stores incoming supplies; counts stock and enters data in computer and stock cards to maintain
inventory records
• Stock management and control, including regular stock take
• Works with the clinic team to ensure that supplies that directly impact patient care are available all the time
• Assists and communicates with medical staff concerning patient care issues (e.g. adverse drug reactions)
• Participating in the case management of individual patients to ensure the continuity care
• Developing standard operating procedures and job aids to improve pharmacy systems
• Maintaining high levels of professionalism and good ethical practice in the pharmacy
• Undertakes Pharmacy activities in a manner reflective of the philosophy of AIDS Healthcare Foundation: Promotes
team work, good interpersonal relations and communication among staff at the healthcare setting partner
organizations, governmental organs etc.
• Participates in pharmacy and clinic staff orientation
• Supervision of junior staff
• Exercises appropriate judgment and good decision-making skills
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications and Experience
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Certification in ART, OI’s and Supply Chain Management
• At least 3 years post graduate experience in a pharmacy, preferably with ARV and OI medications
• Registration by Pharmacist Council of Zimbabwe with a valid Practicing License and is in good standing.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint is an added advantage.
How to Apply
TO APPLY - Interested candidates should send their applications to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org with a subject line
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN -AHF Zimbabwe HARARE. The closing date is Friday 22 March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted
