Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

  Provincial Health Office, Western Province with support from U.S Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been implementing programs to improve the management of TB, STIs and HIV/AIDS care services in the Province since 2006. To further strengthen the programs, WPHO is inviting applications from interested persons who meet the minimum requirements to fill the following vacant positions on contract basis subject to renewal:
JOB TITLE: PHARMACY TECHNOLOGIST (2 positions) RE-ADVERTISED
LOCATION: LEWANIKA GH AND META DISTRICT HOSPITAL.

Job Responsibilities:
• Takes regular stock of ARVs and related logistics, updates inventory data for both electronic and paper based records
• Maintains proper storage of ART drugs and related supplies
• Supports facilities in timely placement of orders to ensure uninterrupted supply of logistics
• Provides logistical support to enable fast tracking of clients on ART and provides 6 months supply to stable clients (6MMS)
• Pre-packs ARVs for clients on Fast-Track, Facility and community Based DSD models
• Undertakes technical support to health care workers. Counselors and Lay Counselors on usage of logistics tools (DARs, stock control cards) to ensure efficient Use Of ART logistics
• Supports hospitals in commodity management (forecasting, quantification and ordering) to ensure uninterrupted supply of ARVs and related logistics
• Monitors treatment regimens for clients on ART and collaborates with ART providers to ensure that all PLHIV are on standard regimens
• Participates in monitoring effects of ARVs and related drugs in order to timely identify and evaluate adverse reactions
• Compiles weekly, monthly, quarterly as well as any other ad-hoc reports in the required formats.
• Other skills/Attributes: Computer literate, Managerial skills, Good Interpersonal relations, initiative.

Job Skills: Not Specified

  Job Qualifications:
• Grade 12 Full Certificate or equivalent
• Must be between the age of 21 and 50 years
• Diploma in Pharmacy from a reputable institution
• Fully Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid practicing license;
• Three (3) years relevant experience
• Experience and knowledge of ARVs and Essential Medicines Logistics management
• Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages
• Other skills/Attributes: Computer literate, Managerial skills, Good Interpersonal relations and ability to use initiative

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
The applicants meeting the above job specifications and competencies should apply in own handwriting enclosing their: application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, Photocopies of NRC, professional and academic qualifications and any other relevant documents.
Address applications to:
The Provincial Health Director
Provincial Health Office
Independence Road
P.O. Box 910022
MONGU
Note: In order to afford the general public adequate opportunity to apply for the above advertised positions. management has decided to extend the closing date for applications to Monday 30th September, 2019 by 1 7:00 hours.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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