Senior Pharmacy Technician (Open) (Healthcare, Medical and Caring

The position is responsible for the daily operations in the delivery of dispensary services in the Outpatient, Inpatient or Paediatric Pharmacy. The position may also be required to work in Medicine storage and Distribution. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Dispensary service, providing medicines and counselling to inpatients, outpatients and external clinics

2. Providing accurate, timely and informative pharmacy services to clients and other health professionals through dispensing and advice provision on the use of prescription and non-prescription medicines

3. Inventory/medicine storage and distribution

4. Developing internal guidelines

5. Staff management and workload allocation and prioritization

6. Providing mentoring, clinical education, practical support to subordinate and other health professionals.

7. Actively participate in all corporate activities of the Ministry

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. 1-2 years experience in pharmacy practice including internship.
2. 2. Sound knowledge and application of the relevant pharmaceutical laws, policies and guidelines.
3. 3. Experience and understanding of all aspects of pharmacy practice such as dispensary work, manufacturing, drug storage & distribution.
4. 4. Contributed to developing, monitoring and evaluating pharmacy activities.
5. 5. Understanding of the Fijian Constitution (2013) and applicable laws of Fiji

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Demonstrated ability to effectively work within a team environment
2. 2. Must possess sound analytical and problem solving skills in resource-constrained environment.
3. 3. Good computer skills
4. 4. Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational/corporate environment of the organization

Additional Information

Key Performance Indicators

Performance will be measured through the following indicators:

1. Quality Pharmacy services and advice are delivered within the agreed timeframes and compliant with medical & pharmacy standards

2. All essential medicines are available and accessible to patients

3. Quality reports are provided and outcomes are actioned in a timely and effective manner

4. Active participation in the corporate activities of the Ministry as and when required.

Contact Information

For any enquires please contact Ms Melaia Tamani on email melaia.tamani@health.gov.fj on telephone 3306177 ext 340229 / 340173