Pharmaceutical Technicians (2)

at Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE)
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted June 12, 2021
Category Health Care / Medical
Pharmacy
Job Type Contract
Currency TZS

Description

About Us
Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE), is a Constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam, established in 2005. The main functions of the College as stipulated in the Mkwawa University College of Education Charter and the Rules of 2009 are to provide integrated teaching, research and public service. The College invites applications from suitable qualified Public Servants who wish to be transferred to our College to fill 80 vacancies in the following positions:

2 Pharmaceutical Technicians -2 POSTS
Qualifications Holder of Diploma in Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with at least four (4) years relevant work experience and must be registered by the Pharmacy Council of Tanzania.

Duties and Responsibilities
• To accept written prescriptions or refilling requests from patients and evaluating information for completeness and accuracy:
• To record medical histories while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable regulations;
• To attend patients with prescribed medical needs, responding to inquiries, questions and requests and referring them to the Pharmacist for medical attention
• To verify the accuracy of patient medical information;
• To assist in to perform inventory audits and participating in purchasing supplies and medication;
• To prepare and serve prescribed medication to patients;
• To assist in maintaining minor drug stores;
• To provide support and advice to patients on drug use and aspects of medicines,
• To assess the validity of drugs and some other medical instruments;
• To ensure that, medicines are stored and secured:
• To dispense drugs to patients,
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Applying Instructions

Interested candidates should apply, enclosing copies of academic certificates, result slip, two current passport size photographs and detailed CV with at least three referees. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than two weeks from the date of the advertisement.

Deputy Principal – Academic

Mkwawa University College of Education

P.O Box 2513

IRINGA.