Ministry of Health
Employment Opportunities (Internal and External)
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
LOCATION: District Hospital In Western Province
JOB PURPOSE: To provide ART related pharmaceutical services and activities in
high volume sites to enable uninterrupted supply of logistics.
Reports to: ART In-Charge.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILTY (MAIN DUTIES)
• 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
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.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 Full Certificate or equivalent
• Must be between the age of 21 and 45 years
• Diploma in Pharmacy from a reputable institution
• 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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
The applicants meeting the above job specifications and competencies should
apply enclosing their; application letter, detailed curriculum vitae. Photocopies
of NRC, professional and academic qualifications and any other relevant
documents.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A One (1) year
contract will be offered to successful candidate subject to renewal depending
on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Clearly mark on top of the envelope the position you are applying for.
CLOSING DATE: 29TH AUGUST, 2022
Address applications to:
The Provincial Health Director
Provincial Health Office
Independence Road
P.O. Box 910022, MONGU