Department | Programs | |
Reports | Pharmaceutical | Technical: NA |
Location | Medical | |
Work | Monday-Sunday, | |
Supervises | Direct: NA | Technical: NA |
JOB
SUMMARY
To provide an accurate, timely, and
qualitative dispensing service of drugs according to medical prescriptions and
Medical Teams International’s protocols, standards, and procedures in order to
improve the patient’s health conditions.
Medical Teams International Calling:
Daring to love like
Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting
world.
Medical
Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding
principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual
harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the
organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence,
recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing
candidates’ eligibility thorough background checks, police clearance, and
professional reference check processes.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Dispenses
medication to patients according to medical prescription, ensuring the
medication is labeled with the correct drug name, strength, quantity, expiry
date, directions for use and additional required information and providing
clear instructions and advice on how to take the drug, when, how long, how to
store, possible side-effects and any other relevant warnings. Making sure the
patient understands in order to ensure correct treatment.
Adhering
to Medical Teams International’s practice policies and procedures for
dispensing medicines, in particular those relating to controlled drugs and
ensuring respect of confidentiality in dispensing
Placing
accurate and timely orders with the central stock, maintaining minimum stock
levels of medicines, checking expiry dates and storage conditions and ensuring
no medicines or material are taken out of the dispensary without authorization
Maintaining
accurate dispensing records and regularly reporting them to his/her technical
reference. Ensuring returned and out-of-date medication is safely removed to a
well designated quarantine zone for unwanted pharmaceuticals, separated from
the normal stock
Organizing
and keeping clean the dispensing area, ensuring cleanliness and care in
handling medicines to avoid contamination and mix-up. Maintaining dispensary
equipment, ensuring it is clean, accurate and in a good state of repair.
Maintaining
the integrity and security of the dispensary by admitting only authorized
personnel and ensuring that all medicines are stored as appropriate. Reporting
immediately to the technical reference on any problem arising in the service
(especially loss, robbery, quality problems with medicines (abnormal changes in
colour, consistency, and odour) damage of medical equipment or medicines).
Carrying
out Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE) and interacting with patients using a
patient-based approach to accompany chronic disease (HIV, TB, etc.) patients
along their visits. Receiving patients, informing about treatment and
adherence, giving appointment for the next drug delivery. Informing the medical
doctor in case of lack of adherence and identifying the reasons and finding
solutions to improve adherence.
Understanding,
recording and informing on any complaint received from patients related to
medicine use or side effects.
Support
safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an
environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of
Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child &
Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
Other
duties as assigned.
EDUCATION,
LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
Diploma
or Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science is required
Enlisted
with Pharmacy Council of Tanzania
Valid
practicing license is required
Additional
qualifications in Inventory Management is an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
Minimum
2 years of experience in a similar role is required
Experience
working with an international NGO is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge
of good dispensing practices and inventory management
SKILLS
Skilled
in developing and conducting trainings
Good
communication skills, with good command of written and spoken English
Skilled
at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and stand
ABILITIES
Analytical
with attention to detail
Ability
to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and test results
Ability
to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
PHYSICAL
CONDITIONS
This
position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very
basic living conditions.
NOTE: The
above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to
be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of
staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities and skills are also
subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department or
organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement
between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams
International as the requirements of the job change.
Application
Procedure:
All
interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their application
letter and CV in either PDF or Word only, including three work related referee
to: recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
Indicate
your expected salary, current/previous salary, and notice period at the bottom
of your CV.
Indicate
clearly the position applied for in the subject line” Assistant
Pharmaceutical Technician
Application
Deadline: 3rd of
July 2023 at 1700HRS. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted
for the interview. (Open for 7 days only)
Female
applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Medical Teams is an equal
opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce
Beware that Medical Teams
does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application,
interview meeting, processing application, or any other fee). Medical Teams
does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked of any
payment, please contact recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
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