Pharmacist Assistant at Anova Health Institute

Job Description

• Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.
• The successful candidate will be required to to support implementation of pharmacy activities in Anova supported facilities by ensuring that they are compliant with Basic Pharmacy principles, implementation and maintenance of stock visibility solution and alternative distribution models.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and support to ensure that adequate levels of stock are always available
• Ensure compliance with good pharmacy practice
• Maintenance of stock visibility solution (SVS)
• Implementation of Repeat Prescription Collections (RPC) in supported facilities
• Support the retention of accurate and updated records on pharmacy activity & decanting
• Perform duties of Pharmacist Assistant such as dispensing, drug supply management etc. in line with Scope of Practice
• Represent Anova in stakeholder meetings and workshops when requested

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Registered as a post basic Pharmacist Assistant with SAPC
• At least 1 year experience on HIV/AIDS treatment regimen and adherence issues
• Understanding of ART, TB and general medication
• Good knowledge of antiretroviral therapy, TB and chronic medication
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Be able to work under pressure & independently
• Proficiency in Ms Office