Principle Pharmacy Technicians (x40 Positions) – Ministry of Health and Wellness

Pharmacy Technician
Gaborone
August 11, 2023
Contract Full Time

Job Description

EXTERNAL TEMPORARY ADVERTISEMENT

CIRCULAR NO. 26 OF 2023

VACANCY: PRINCIPAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

POSITIONS: 40

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above temporary positions in the Ministry of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various health facilities in the Republic of Botswana.

SALARY: C1 (P183, 408.00- P218, 184.00 per annum)

BENEFITS:

a) Scarce skill allowance paid at 30% of basic salary.

b) Paramedics allowance at 15% of basic salary.

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Pharmacy Technology or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years’ experience as a

Senior Pharmacy Technician work experience in related field.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To give advice on and implement technical functions of pharmaceutical services.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  1. Interprets, analyses prescriptions and dispenses medicines.
  2. Participates in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures
    (SOP) for delivery of pharmaceutical services and patient care.
  3. Samples and analyses medicines and related substances foe quality control testing.
  4. Monitors availability of medicines and related substances.
  5. Evaluates samples of medicines and related substances.
  6. Conducts in-service training at primary health care level.
  7. Undertakes continuous professional
    Development.
  8. Issues and dispatches medicines and related substances to facilities and wards.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

  1. Customer focus
  2. Ethics and values
  3. Delegation
  4. Delegation
  5. Innovation management
  6. Managing and measuring work
  7. Total work system

Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
Full name, address and place of birth.
Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae)
Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
Certified copy of BHPC registration certificate.
A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
Certified copy of proof of identity.
Applications should be addressed to: –
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health
Private Bag 0038
Gaborone
Botswana
OR
Hand delivered to: Office 1A16
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to,
Closing date: 18th August 2023, 1630 hours. considered.
For further information contact:
Human Resource Management Unit on : Tel: 3632153 / 3632460/3632277

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