Pharmacy Technologist at Konkola Copper Mines Plc

  • Full Time
  • Chingola, Zambia
  • 000 USD / Year
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Konkola Copper Mines Plc

KONKOLA MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED

Job Opportunity

Konkola Mineral Resources Limited (KMRL) a subsidiary of Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM Plc), is one of the largest copper producers in Zambia. The company operates an open pit mines located at Nchanga and Konkola. KMRL’s growth trajectory presents exciting opportunities to leverage minerals and human resources to enhance stakeholder value and become Zambia’s pride. To support this vision, KMRL would like to recruit an experienced and qualified individual for the following position in the underground Medical Department.

Pharmacy Technologist

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Supports the Pharmacological services by maintaining pharmacovigilance, stocking, recording, assembling and distributing medications and other Pharmaceutical products.

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Evaluating information on written prescriptions for completeness and accuracy/refill requests from patients
  • Locating, dispensing, packing, and labelling of prescribed medication for a patient.
  • Delivering quality customer service to patients, responding to inquiries, questions, or requests and referring them to the Senior Pharmacy Technologist / Clinical Pharmacist for medical information.
  • Maintaining the drug inventory, performing monthly inventory audits in both SAP/Hospital dispensing system.
  • Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock, prepare needed medications and supplies by placing, expediting orders and receipt verification
  • Maintain patient and pharmacy records.
  • Costing of prescriptions for fee paying clients.
  • Conduct pharmacovigilance and submit adverse drug reaction (ADR) reports to the Clinical Pharmacist.
  • Compile monthly statistics report.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 school certificate
  • Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institution.
  • Ability to use Computer for day-to-day tasks
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Must have a full registration certificate and valid practising license from HPCZ
  • Member of Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia (PSZ

Method Of Application

Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications and certified copies of certificates to The Resourcing Manager, Konkola Mineral Resources Limited, Private Bag KCM (C) 2000 Chingola or email to [email protected] before 8th September 2023. The email applications should clearly state the position applied for in the subject line.