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Pharmacy Coordinator Job: Lusaka Provincial Health Office

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Lusaka Provincial Health Office (LPHO) with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-listed position:

Job Title: Pharmacy Coordinator

Location: Districts within Lusaka Province

Job Purpose: To provide District level pharmaceutical care and services in order to ensure availability, accessibility and accountability of medicines and medical supplies at all levels of service delivery.

Reports to: Head Clinical Care / Clinical Care Officer

Principal Accountabilities;

  • Ensures uninterrupted supply of commodities and develops strategies to strengthen redistribution of stock across facilities within and outside the District
  • Monitors and evaluates regular activities in the delivery of Pharmaceutical Services in order to implement appropriate interventions.
  • Coordinates and undertakes effectively the preparation of action plans, progress reports, annual reports in order to facilitate effective and efficient delivery of Pharmaceutical services.
  • Coordinates accurate implementation of quality assurance programmes in order to ensure adherence to safety regulations governing the proper use of pharmaceutical products.
  • To perform routine technical support, mentorship and audit of medicines and medical supplies
  • Works with Provincial and District Pharmacists to ensure delivery of quality health care services and achievement of deliverables and targets
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with five (5) credits or better including Mathematics, Science and English;
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
  • At least Three (3) years relevant job experience, preferable HIV / TB pharmaceutical services
  • Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid practicing license
  • Computer literate (competency in using Microsoft office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge in SmartCare, cLMIS or other Logistics Systems will be an added advantage
  • Good proficiency in oral and written English as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently

Other Attributes

  • Must have high level of confidentiality and Integrity
  • Trustworthy and Honest
  • Must be a team player

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant Professional Bodies where applicable to the address below by Friday, 10th July, 2020.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) Year subject to renewal depending on performance.

Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication.

Applications should be clearly marked with the position being applied for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Provincial Health Director

Lusaka Provincial Health Office

3 Saise Road, Longacres

P. O. Box 32573

LUSAKA