Job Description

Posted on November 29, 2022

JOB PURPOSE:

Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to the public, educate customers on health promotion, disease prevention and the proper use of medicines, and sell non-prescription medicines and related goods in a community pharmacy.
Provide general healthcare advice and supply prescription and non-prescription medication to the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advice customers on health issues and medications
Keep a register of specialized drugs for stock control and legal purposes
Sell medicines over-the-counter
Counsel and advise patients on the treatment of minor ailments
Administer prescription medicines to the public
Make sure medicines dispensed correspond with the prescriptions
Preparing and maintaining drug inventories, ordering supplies, reviewing drug records, and preparing labels for prescriptions
Educating patients on the proper use of over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers or allergy medications
Reviewing and executing physician’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality
Organizing the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster
Prepare medicine when required using correct dosages and material for each individual patient
Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations and procedures
Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
Protect patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing and expediting orders, removing outdated drugs.
Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs
Ensures uninterrupted supply of inventory in the pharmacy by adopting effecting planning techniques.
Exhibit detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands

REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Pharmacy
Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia
Holder of a valid Practicing License
At least Two (2) years experience as a pharmacist in a retail outlet.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

Must have high level of confidentiality and Integrity;
Trustworthy and Honest;
Must be a team player and
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Clearly referenced emails with the CVs and supporting documents must be sent to [email protected]
Closing date: 9th December 2022.
Only candidates to be considered will be communicated to.

To apply for this job email your details to recruit@medcorpzm.com