SENIOR PHARMACIST OFFICER

The Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) was established by the Act of parliament No. 2 of 1996. The Institute is a semi-autonomous organization which operates at "arm's length" under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Institute has various roles which all stem on the main role of controlling cancer in Tanzania. The Institute is currently looking for qualified Tanzania citizens to fill the following vacancies:

1. JOB TITLE: SENIOR PHARMACIST OFFICER (1 post)
REPORTS TO: PHARMACY MANAGER

a) DUTIES
i) Supervise preparation of pharmaceuticals (compounding for use in medical and nursing care
ii) Supervise provision medicine information to patients and health care staff
iii) Supervise provision of ward Pharmacy services
iv) Monitor side effects of medicine and report accordingly
v) Attend and participate in morning clinical sessions, CMEs and journal clubs
vi) Make regular reconciliation of drugs dispensed against issued
vii) Sort out and list drugs expiring within three months for attention of supervisor
viii) Conduct research in the field and make publications
ix) Prepare periodic reports regarding the services offered in his/her area of specialization
x) Supervise junior pharmacist, pharmacist technicians and inters in their pharmaceutical duties at the institute
xi) Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior

b) REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from any recognised Institution who has completed internship and registered with the Pharmacy Council. He/She must have five years working experience in related field


GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old
2. Applicants must send their handwritten application letter attached with current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three referees, certified copies of academic certificates, Birth Certificate and two recent Passport size picture
3. Testimonials, Partial transcript, and results slip will not be accepted
4. Applicants who have foreign Certificate should certify the same to the relevant authority before submitting their applications
5. Presentation of forged Certificates and other in formations in the CV shall call for legal action
6. Applicants who are currently employed in the public Service should route their applications to their current employers
7. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply
8. Applications with special needs/case (disability) are required to indicate
9. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed the date for interview;
10. Applications should be made on the strength of the requirements provided in the advertisement
11. The applications should reach the office of the undersigned not later than 14 days from the first appearance date of this advertisement

The Executive Director,
Ocean Road Cancer Institute
P.O. Box 3592
Dar es salaam