Pharmacy Technician (Glenview OI Clinic)

Job Description

AHF is looking for a highly qualified Pharmacy Technician to fill in the position that has arisen at the Glenview OI Clinic.

The position is critical to ensure efficient day to day management of prescription of all ARVs & OI drugs. The role will include liaison with other Healthcare workers at Site at which the successful candidate will be based.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The main responsibilities for the Pharmacy Technician are to provide correct medication including Anti-Retroviral therapy (ART) to clients at the facility. S/he will assist in the provision of quality care, treatment, monitoring and enhanced adherence of clients to treatments provided as per protocol.
• 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 organizations, governmental organs etc.
• Participates in pharmacy and clinic staff orientation.
• Supervision of junior staff.
• Exercises appropriate judgment and good decision-making skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• The main responsibilities for the Pharmacy Technician are to provide correct medication including Anti-Retroviral therapy (ART) to clients at the facility. S/he will assist in the provision of quality care, treatment, monitoring and enhanced adherence of clients to treatments provided as per protocol.
• 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 organizations, governmental organs etc.
• Participates in pharmacy and clinic staff orientation.
• Supervision of junior staff.
• Exercises appropriate judgment and good decision-making skills.

Other

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their applications to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org with a subject line PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - AHF Zimbabwe GLENVIEW.