Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant x 6 : OPHID

Job Summary

6 (Six) Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant: Organization for Public Health Interventions and Development (OPHID)
Deadline: 21 January 2022 (4pm)

Reporting to: Nurse in Charge
Location: Beitbridge, Gwanda, Insiza, Mangwe, Matobo, Umzingwane
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract

About OPHID
The Organization for Public Health Interventions and Development (OPHID) PVO 31/16 develops and implements innovative approaches and strategies to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services in Zimbabwe, by providing enhanced access for communities to comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment. OPHID works with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) in implementing these interventions. OPHID is looking for suitably qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following post:

Position summary
The Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant will be supported by OPHID and seconded to Mat South OI/ART departments and/or central hospitals. The Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant will be assigned to work at the heath facility under the guidance and technical supervision of the Sister-in-Charge and supported by the Pharmacist in facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities
Dispense correct medication including Antiretroviral (ART) to clients visiting a health facility; Assist in the provision of quality care, treatment, monitoring and enhanced adherence of clients to treatments provided as per protocol; Facilitate ART refills; Prompt collection and dispatch of client prescriptions; Correct and accurate assembling and labelling of prescriptions; Prompt and complete processing of dispensary requirements from stores at agreed reorder levels; Prompt response to queries and enquiries; Complete and temperature and humidity data logs daily.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualification
5 O-level passes including Mathematics & English Language; A Certificate in Dispensing; At least one year working experience as a Dispensary Assistant; Excellent customer service skills; Analytical and attention to detail.

How to Apply

To apply
Step 1: Complete application form by Clicking View More Information Button

Step 2: Submit your cv and application letter via email to: recruitment@ophid.co.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.

OPHID and its Consortium partners are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, political affiliation, religion, tribe, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, health status (including HIV status) or age.

OPHID does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, technical test, oral interviews, processing, training, or any other fees). While OPHID may from time to time engage external consultants for the facilitation of the recruitment process, only OPHID has the right to offer employment to candidates. No third parties have been authorised to offer employment on behalf of OPHID.