E-drug: Vacancies in the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia, is inviting
applications from suitably qualified Pharmacists to fill in the following
vacancies.
Regional Pharmacists (four posts)
(1) Ohangwena Region
(2) Omusati Region
(3) Oshana Region
(4) Oshikoto Region
Pharmacist - Oshakati Regional Medical Store (1 post)
REQUIREMENTS AND BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
A. REGIONAL PHARMACIST
Purpose of Job: Responsible for overall planning and management of
pharmaceutical services in the region
Requirements: Degree in Pharmacy
Three or more years working experience. Previous experience in managing
pharmaceutical services at regional / provincial level is an added advantage
Main tasks and responsibilities:
1. Member of the Regional Management Team (RMT)
2. Supply management in Hospitals and health facilities in the region
3. Planning and Budgeting: Plan and budget for pharmaceutical supplies in
the region (Hospitals, health centres and clinics)
4. Human resources management (co-ordinate posting of pharmaceutical staff
and relief duties in the region)
5. Supervision and Training (to initiate and maintain a schedule for
inspection and supervisory visits in health facilities
6. Technical support to other health professionals, IEC and research
7. To compile quarterly reports to be sent to the supervisor and the
Director: Pharmaceutical Services
8. To carry out other official duties assigned by the supervisor
PHARMACIST (OSHAKATI REGIONAL MEDICAL STORE)
Purpose of Job: Responsible with procurement and distribution section of the
regional medical store.
Requirements: Degree in Pharmacy, Basic computer skills (Spreadsheet, Word
processing and database management). Previous experience in a medical store
setting is an added advantage
General:
All pharmacists are required to register with Namibian Pharmacy board before
assumption of duty
Successful applicants will be appointed on a two-year contract with a
possibility of renewal.
Apart from salary, other benefits include 25 working days annual leave,
membership in the Government Medical Aid Scheme and transport privileges
from and to place of recruitment to duty station at start and end of
contract
For further information or to submit a CV please contact the following
Dr. Naftal T. Hamata
Regional Director: North West Directorate
Ministry of Health and Social Services
Private Bag 5538
Oshakati, Namibia
Telephone: +264 65 223 3119
Facsimile: +264 65 220 303
OR
Mr. Msafiri F. Kweba
Chief Pharmacist: North West Directorate
Ministry of Health and Social Services
Private Bag 5535
Oshakati, Namibia
Telephone: +264 65 220 897 / 223 3259
Facsimile: +264 65 221 082
mailto:mkweba@mhss.gov.na
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