JOB ADVERTISEMENT
BACKGROUND
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a Parastatal Organization established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 (CAP. 59, R.E. 2002) and became operational in 1980. NIMR-Mwanza Research Centre (MMRC) is one of the NIMR Centers located in Mwanza The Centre is currently conducting research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as well as other diseases of public health importance. On behalf of the Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research, the Centre Director of NIMR Mwanza is looking for the qualified, experienced and well-motivated personnel to fill the following vacant position whose duty station will be in Mwanza City.
JOB POSITION: PHARMACIST (1 POST)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The candidate will be responsible for NIMR Mwanza’s Health Centre Pharmacy.
REPORTING: The post holder will be reporting to the Medical Officer in charge
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To keep drug records;
- To issue medicine and medical supplies to patients;
- To ensure proper use of medicines;
- To compound drugs for hospital/research use;
- To report adverse drug reaction;
- To identify annual medical equipment and medicine requirement and prepare budget for it;
- To verify drug quality, safety and effectiveness;
- To request, store and distribute medical supplies;
- To perform scientific research and use the findings to improve dispensing and use at the hospital; and
- To perform any other relevant duties assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions. Must have successfully completed one (1) year Internship and must be registered by the Pharmacy Council with at least four (4) years working experience in related field.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL POSTS:
One year employment contract which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual agreement.
DUTY STATION:
The successful candidate will be based at NIMR-Mwanza centre.
COMPENSATION:
A competitive salary will be offered as per the Government of Tanzania salary scales.
MODE OF APPLICATION.
All applications should be enclosed with certified copies of relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae;
Applicants are required to submit their applications not later than two weeks after the first appearance of this advert;
Applicants are also reminded to indicate reliable day time contact information;
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
All applications should be addressed to;
Centre Director,
NIMR Mwanza Centre,
P O. Box 1462,
MWANZA, TANZANIA.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 October 2022.