Islamic Health Association of Malawi (IHAM) is a local Non-Governmental Organization registered with the registrar general, CONGOMA, and NGO Board dedicated in improving the health care services in Malawi in conformity with Islamic teachings to all Malawians irrespective of faith and economic.

IHAM has 22 Health Facilities located in the South and Central Regions of Malawi. IHAM facilities are situated in urban, remote and hard to reach areas.

The objectives of IHAM include:

1. To ensure that the health needs of poor and everyone are addressed
2. To actively promote and support closer partnership among Islamic- related Health services, the Government of Malawi, and other stakeholders so that they speak with one voice.
3. To Strengthen the Capacity of members in the provision of Health care.

In order to achieve the above objectives, IHAM in conjunction with Ministry of Health wishes to fill the following vacant positions to be based in our facilities in Blantyre and Mangochi.

Job Title: PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Grade: (HL)

Salary: Within the range of Grade HL Salary Segment

Reporting to: Senior Pharmacy Technician

Location: Mangochi and Blantyre (Remote areas

Department : Pharmacy Services

Qualifications:
Certificate in Pharmacy obtained from recognized training institution Registered with Medical Council of Malawi. Preferably 1-2years post-qualification experience in a busy hospital environment.

Duties:

• Ordering and receiving suppliers from the hospital and other partners Ensuring that all drugs and medical suppliers are available at the facility
• Managing pharmaceutical inventory at the dispensary in co-operation with relevant officers
• Ensuring that all pharmaceutical and medical suppliers are stored appropriately and in accordance with manufactures or suppliers storage specifications.
• Participating in the development of standard operating procedures for the hospital pharmacy warehouse, drug store and dispensary e. g, pharmaceuticals management, rational use of drugs, especially those without any formal pharmacy training.
• Dispensing medication to in and out-patients.
• Issue stock to the wards from the pharmacy with accuracy.
• Advising patients on how to take medicines correctly and safety to achieve the best therapeutic outcome.
• Any other duties deemed reasonable for the post.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications must include a covering letter explaining your suitability for the position, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of qualifications and experience, certified copies of relevant certificates, valid mobile phone numbers and names, and addresses of three traceable referees; one of which must be from the recent employer should be sent to the following email address: islamichealthassociation@gmail.com

Closing date for receiving applications is 15th November 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

NOTE: Those who are already employed by Government or Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) or are without medical practising license, need not to apply.

Islamic Health Association of Malawi (IHAM) is an equal opportunities employer, so, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, tribe, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment.

The Organization does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact ismailaimuran@gmail.com