Reporting Structure

Report To: Pharmacy Manager

Supervision: None

Job Requirements

Job Level: Intermidiate Level

Gender: Both

Experience: 2 Years

Main Duties

• Dispense ophthalmic medications accurately according to prescriptions issued by authorized clinicians.
• Counsel patients on the proper use of eye medications, including eye drops, ointments, and oral medications.
• Demonstrate correct eye drop instillation techniques to patients and caregivers.
• Explain dosage, storage requirements, potential side effects, and treatment adherence.
• Verify prescriptions for completeness and clarify any discrepancies with prescribers.
• Prepare, label, and package medications in accordance with established standards.
• Maintain accurate medication records and dispensing registers.
• Monitor medication expiry dates and ensure timely removal of expired products.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for all pharmaceuticals, including temperature-sensitive medications.
• Monitor stock levels of medicines and consumables.
• Prepare purchase requests and participate in stock forecasting.
• Receive, inspect, and record pharmaceutical deliveries.
• Conduct routine stock counts and reconcile inventory records.
• Minimize stock losses through proper inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), Pharmacy Council, and Ministry of Health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and near misses.
• Support ophthalmologists, optometrists, and nurses by ensuring timely availability of medications.
• Assist in preparing medications for theatre procedures and minor surgical interventions.
• Ensure emergency medicines are adequately stocked and readily available.
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care activities.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records and inventory reports.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly pharmacy reports.
• Assist in maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of pharmaceutical waste.
• Maintain workplace safety standards.
• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
• Attend departmental meetings and training sessions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Hospital Management

Other Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Pharmacy Council of Tanzania with a valid practicing licence.
• At least 2 years of experience in an eye hospital or specialist healthcare facility is an added advantage.

• Dispense ophthalmic medications accurately according to prescriptions issued by authorized clinicians.
• Counsel patients on the proper use of eye medications, including eye drops, ointments, and oral medications.
• Demonstrate correct eye drop instillation techniques to patients and caregivers.
• Explain dosage, storage requirements, potential side effects, and treatment adherence.
• Verify prescriptions for completeness and clarify any discrepancies with prescribers.
• Prepare, label, and package medications in accordance with established standards.
• Maintain accurate medication records and dispensing registers.
• Monitor medication expiry dates and ensure timely removal of expired products.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for all pharmaceuticals, including temperature-sensitive medications.
• Monitor stock levels of medicines and consumables.
• Prepare purchase requests and participate in stock forecasting.
• Receive, inspect, and record pharmaceutical deliveries.
• Conduct routine stock counts and reconcile inventory records.
• Minimize stock losses through proper inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), Pharmacy Council, and Ministry of Health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and near misses.
• Support ophthalmologists, optometrists, and nurses by ensuring timely availability of medications.
• Assist in preparing medications for theatre procedures and minor surgical interventions.
• Ensure emergency medicines are adequately stocked and readily available.
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care activities.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records and inventory reports.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly pharmacy reports.
• Assist in maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of pharmaceutical waste.
• Maintain workplace safety standards.
• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
• Attend departmental meetings and training sessions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Hospital Management

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Pharmacy Council of Tanzania with a valid practicing licence.
• At least 2 years of experience in an eye hospital or specialist healthcare facility is an added advantage.