PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (x2 positions) – Botswana Defence Force 620 views

BDF VACANCIES – NON-UNIFORMED POSTS

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 7 OF 2021

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (X 2 POSTS)

Qualifications: Diploma in Pharmacy Technology.

Experience: No experience for Entry Level, 2 years experience at each grade required for progression to the next grade.

Certification: Registration with the Botswana Health Professions Council

Salary: C4/3/2/1 (P93 667 – P197 892) per annum

Housing & Upkeep Allowance: P309 per month

Leave: 25 working days per annum.

Benefits:

1. Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while employee pays 50%)
2. Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% while Employee pays 5%)
3. 30% Scarce Skill Allowance Allowance as prescribed by DPSM.
4. 15% Paramedics Allowance.

Job Purpose: Provide pharmaceutical services and management of medical supplies in the Botswana Defence Force.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Implement pharmaceutical policies and procedures to ensure compliance to set standards.
2. Ensure secure storage conditions for drugs to maintain potency.
3. Maintain inventory of medical supplies to prevent stock-outs and wastage.
4. Dispense medication to ensure positive patient outcome.
5. Carry out research to create a body of knowledge and evidence based practice.
6. Manage and implement quality improvement initiatives to ensure adherence to set standards.
7. Implement Performance Management Systems to ensure operational efficiency.

Key Competencies:

1. Action oriented
2. Professional knowledge
3. Integrity and Trust
4. Customer focus
5. Communication Skills
6. Problem solving
7. Teamwork