VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Pharmacy Council was established under the Pharmacy Act, Cap 311 as a body corporate to regulate the pharmacy profession and related matters. The Council invites dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant posts as mentioned below:-

PHARMACIST II (10 Positions)

DUTY POST

Pharmacy Council Zonal Offices (Mwanza (02), Arusha (02), Dodoma (02) and Dar es Salaam (04).

REPORTS TO/IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Head of Specific Zone Office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• a) To receive, scrutinize and submit to head of zone office all applications for registration, enrolment and     enlisting of Pharmacists, Pharmaceutical Technicians and Pharmaceutical Dispensers respectively and     renewal of business permit of pharmacies.
• b) To receive, scrutinize and submit to head of zonal office all applications for approval of pharmacy training      institution.
• c) To conduct inspection of premises, internship centres and Pharmacy Training Institutions.
• d) To conduct inspection in public and private health facilities including intern centres.
• e) To keep and update registers for all personnel and premises registered under the Act.
• f) To assist other professionals on matters related to pharmacy practice.
• g) To prepare monthly and quarterly progressive reports.
• h) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES

• a) Holder of Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution and must be registered by the Pharmacy Council of Tanzania
• b) Must have a Valid Practicing License
• c) Have experience of minimum two (02) years in performing some of the above duties or responsibilities; and
• d) Conversant in computer applications especially word and excel.

RENUMERATION

Renumeration package in accordance to Pharmacy Council’s Salary Scale.

PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGIST II (08) Positions

DUTY POST

Pharmacy Council Zonal Offices (Mwanza (02), Arusha (02), Dodoma (02) and Dar es Salaam (02)

REPORTS TO/IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Head of Specific Zone Office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• a) To receive, scrutinize and submit to head of zonal office all applications for enrolment and enlisting of      Pharmaceutical Technicians and Pharmaceutical Dispensers and subsequently accreditation and renewal      of business permit for Drug Dispensing Outlets (ADDO).
• b) To conduct and keep records for audit inspection of Accredited Drug Dispensing outlets (ADDOs) in District      Councils.
• c) To assist pharmacist in conducting supervision in public and private health facilities including intern centres.
• d) To conduct inspection and supervision in public and private primary health facilities (Health centres and      Dispensaries).
• e) To keep and update records and registers for: -
•      i) Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants in both public and private sector.
•      ii) Premises (ADDOs) and ADDO Dispensers.
• f) To prepare monthly and quarterly progressive reports.
• g) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES

• a) Holder of Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences from an accredited institution and must be enrolled by the Pharmacy Council of Tanzania.
• b) Must have a Valid Practicing License
• c) Conversant in computer applications especially word and excel.

RENUMERATION

Renumeration package in accordance to Pharmacy Council’s Salary Scale.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL POSTS

• i) All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of less than 45 years of age
• ii) Applicants must attach certified copies of: -
•    a) Degree /Diploma Certificates
•    b) Form IV and/or Form VI Certificates
•    c) Professional registration certificate and licence to practice; and
•    d) Birth certificate/Affidavit
•    e) Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• iii) An applicant should indicate three (03) reputable referees with their contacts
• iv) Deadline for application is 7th June, 2023 at 15:30 Hours.
• v) Duration of employment shall be a one-year contract
• vi) Only short-listed candidates will be communicated

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All qualified and interested candidates shall apply through their already created Pharmaceutical Personnel account by 7th June 2023. Please click here to Login and select the JOB APPLICATION button.

For those who have not created an account please click here to SignUp.