Principle Pharmacist – Botswana Defence Force

Job Description

VACANCY 
The Botswana Defence Force is looking forward to employ suitably qualified Non-Uniformed Personnel for the following positions:
1. PRINCIPAL PHARMACIST I D2 X1 – TENABLE AT SSKB
Qualifications: Experience: Salary scale: Leave: Certification: Benefits:
Degree in Pharmacy or related field
Ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, two (2) years of which should have been served as Principal Pharmacist II at D3 salary scale D2 (P305,664 – P337,068)
30 working days per annum
Must be registered with Botswana Health Professions Council
Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while Employee pays 50%)
Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% while Employee pays 5%) c. Housing and Upkeep Allowance of P309.00 per month
d. Scarce Skill Allowance of 40% of the basic monthly salary
Job purpose: Manage the provision of pharmaceutical services in the Botswana Defence Force.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
a. Provide advice on the implementation of pharmaceutical policies and procedures to ensure compliance to set standards.
b. Develop and implement procedures and guidelines to ensure effective dispensing and control of drugs and medicines.
c. Develop and implement the monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure operational efficiency.
d. Plan, implement and maintain procedures for compounding, packaging and labeling of pharmaceuticals according to policy and legal requirements to ensure
quality, safety and proper disposal.
e. Facilitate the maintenance of appropriate pharmacy records to ensure adherence to set standards.
f. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of LIMS to ensure optimal drug utilization.
g. Provide advice on the procurement of pharmaceuticals to conform to set quality standards.
h. Manage the implementation of the Performance Management System to ensure operational efficiency.
Key Competencies:
a. Organizational Agility b. Teamwork and Partnering c. Process Management d. e. Work-Life Balance f. Supervision and accountability
Developing Direct reports and others

NB: Applicants should include the following information:
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Certified true copies of academic certificates, transcripts and at least two (2) recent
work related references ( Not more than six (6) months old). Certified true copy of National Identity Card
Also indicate; Date of first appointment, present post and date of appointment thereto.
Applicants from serving Government Departments should be routed through the employees Permanent
Secretary/ Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
Closing date: 6th March 2023
Applications should be addressed to,
The Commander Botswana Defence Force Civilian Personnel Registry Private Bag X06 Gaborone
NB: No hand deliveries will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
NOTICE TO WITHDRAW EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT – VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2022 The Civilian Personnel
Coordinating Office in the Botswana Defence Force informs the public of the withdrawal of vacancy
advertisement which appeared on the Daily Newspaper of Wednesday 28th September 2022 and Wednesday 5th
October 2022 for the position of Executive Secretary D4 salary scale. The Civilian Personnel Coordinating Office regrets the inconvenience caused. For further information,
contact Recruitment Division at 3662592 or 3663167