Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, November 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Medzorg Pharmacy Limited, a Lusaka based outfit, wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of pharmacist.

Job Summary:
The pharmacist will assist customers by interpreting symptoms and providing immediate treatment or refer customers to a suitable physician; and, prepare pharmaceuticals by reviewing and interpreting physicians’ directives and detecting any therapeutic incompatibilities, among other responsibilities. To be successful in the role, the pharmacist will need to be honest, customer-focused and remain up to date with the latest advances in pharmaceutical science.

Responsibilities:
• Compounding, substituting and dispensing medications, as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitoring customers’ drug therapies, advising interventions, and informing customers of any potential side effects.
• Instructing customers on how and when to take prescribed medications.
• Conducting health and wellness screenings.
• Providing immunizations, and other medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels.
• Keeping accurate customer records.
• Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
• Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory.
• Adhering to applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice.
• Performing administrative tasks and other responsibilities as and when requested.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or pharmacology.
• Valid license to practice as a pharmacist in Zambia.
• Proven experience as a pharmacist in a retail outlet.
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration,
• chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and pharmacy software applications.
• Knowledge of retail pharmacy operations and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Personal attributes:
• Honest, empathetic and customer-focused.
• Great organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Send your application to medzorgpharmacy@gmail.com  no later than Friday, 18th November, 2022. Attached to your introductory email should be a 2-paged resume and 1-paged cover letter in PDF.

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