Pharmacy Technician: AHF Zimbabwe

Pharmacy Technician: AHF Zimbabwe
Deadline: 21 September 2018

Background
AHF is an international humanitarian organization operating in Zimbabwe, partnering with Ministry of Health and Child Care to create centers of excellence in health facilities. Currently we are working in Parirenyatwa and Mpilo hospitals, upgrading Opportunistic Infection Clinics to Centers of Excellence. AHF is looking for highly qualified Pharmacy Technician to fill in the position that has arisen at the AHF Mpilo Centre of Excellence.

Position Summary
The position is critical to ensure efficient day to day management of prescription of all ARVs and OI drugs. The role will also include liaison with other Healthcare workers at Mpilo Centre of Excellence.

Job Description
The Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist 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 organisations, governmental organs etc.; Participates in pharmacy and clinic staff orientation; Supervision of junior staff; Exercises appropriate judgment and good decision-making skills; and Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary.

Education and / or Experience:
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.

We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.

To apply
Interested candidates should send their applications to: [email protected] with a subject line Pharmacy Technician AHF Zimbabwe. The closing date is 21 September 2018 but shortlisting will begin immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.