Pharmaceutical Assistant Job at International Organization for Migration

Pharmaceutical Assistant Job at International Organization for Migration… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at International Organization for Migration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan and execute the storage of Drugs and medical supplies and equipment in the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) Makere store as per good storage practices and laid down SOPs. Assist in the proper maintenance of medical equipment used by Migration health physicians and nurses, and replenishing their medical supplies as needed.

2. Ensure in proper storage of Vaccines in the Fridges and Cold Room with strict maintenance of cold Chain as per laid down Standard Procedures.

3. Support stock control and Inventory management systems by maintaining hard copy records in the form of Stock movement sheets or bin cards, and a prescription file, and posting all transactions into the Pharmacy Web based stock management database and generating reports periodically when required.

4. Dispense prescriptions and provide information and advice concerning side effects, dosage, and proper storage of drugs to migrants and staff. Organizing for out-of-stock prescription items to be dispensed at Coptic Hospital Pharmacy and issuance to the migrants.

5. Prepare Orders for drugs, vaccines and medical supplies and equipment using Standard
Purchase Requisition forms (PRF) and liaising with the MHD procurement focal point in Program Support Unit and coordinating with Common Services (COS) Department to ensure that items are ordered as per required specifications. Receiving and inspecting deliveries of drugs, medical supplies/equipment and vaccines and forwarding the certified delivery notes to COS-Procurement unit for payment.

6. Prepare the required paperwork and documents for purchases and import into Tanzania for vaccines, drugs and medical supplies.

7. Coordinate with local/national health authorities, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and laboratories as needed, for staff training, etc.

8. Packing Medical escort bags/Kits as per medical conditions of cases being escorted using provided medical escort kits’ contents lists. Replenish and check the contents especially the expiry dates of drugs and medical supplies and condition of medical equipment of the medical escort kits before and after use by medical escorts.

9. Perform such other related duties that may be assigned from to time.
IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution

EXPERIENCE
• Minimum four-year work experience.
• Enrolled with Tanzania’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board or awaiting enrolment.
• Work or internship experience preferably with drugs and vaccines in international organizations, NGOs or pharmaceutical companies will be an added advantage.
• Additional training experience in purchase, import, export and distribution of drugs, medical supplies/equipment and vaccines will also be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili. Ability and willingness to work in difficult areas/situations.
• Teamwork orientated, capacity to work independently, sensitive to gender issues, personal commitment, efficient and flexible.
• Good interpersonal relationship and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Good typing, writing, communication and negotiation skills.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should fill in the PH form, submit CV’s and cover letter indicating Vacancy Number with 3 professional references and contacts to email address: [email protected]

The vacancy is open for internal candidates Tanzanian national only. Only e-mail applications will be considered.

Application Deadline: 16th April 2023.