Pharmaceutical Technician
Pharmaceutical Technician
Exact Manpower Consulting Ltd
Reporting Structure
Report To:
Pharmacy Manager
Supervision:
None
Job Requirements
Education:
Job Level:
Intermidiate Level
Gender:
Both
Experience:
2 Years
Ability and Skills:
Work under pressure
Culture:
Knowledge:
Personality:
Languages:
Main Duties
- Dispense ophthalmic medications accurately according to prescriptions issued by authorized clinicians.
- Counsel patients on the proper use of eye medications, including eye drops, ointments, and oral medications.
- Demonstrate correct eye drop instillation techniques to patients and caregivers.
- Explain dosage, storage requirements, potential side effects, and treatment adherence.
- Verify prescriptions for completeness and clarify any discrepancies with prescribers.
- Prepare, label, and package medications in accordance with established standards.
- Maintain accurate medication records and dispensing registers.
- Monitor medication expiry dates and ensure timely removal of expired products.
- Ensure proper storage conditions for all pharmaceuticals, including temperature-sensitive medications.
- Monitor stock levels of medicines and consumables.
- Prepare purchase requests and participate in stock forecasting.
- Receive, inspect, and record pharmaceutical deliveries.
- Conduct routine stock counts and reconcile inventory records.
- Minimize stock losses through proper inventory management.
- Ensure compliance with Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), Pharmacy Council, and Ministry of Health regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and near misses.
- Support ophthalmologists, optometrists, and nurses by ensuring timely availability of medications.
- Assist in preparing medications for theatre procedures and minor surgical interventions.
- Ensure emergency medicines are adequately stocked and readily available.
- Participate in multidisciplinary patient care activities.
- Maintain accurate dispensing records and inventory reports.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly pharmacy reports.
- Assist in maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.
- Ensure safe handling and disposal of pharmaceutical waste.
- Maintain workplace safety standards.
- Participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
- Attend departmental meetings and training sessions.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Hospital Management
Other Requirements
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the Pharmacy Council of Tanzania with a valid practicing licence.
- At least 2 years of experience in an eye hospital or specialist healthcare facility is an added advantage.
Location :
:
Dar Es Salaam
Industry :Hospital/Health Care
Company :
Exact Manpower Consulting Ltd
