Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Background
Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) is a Malawian Non-Governmental Healthcare Organization established in 1987. BLM provides quality Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare including HIV/AIDS information and interventions. BLM is a senior member of the MSI Reproductive Choices Partnership which works in 43 countries. BLM exists to improve quality of life in Malawi through family planning and reproductive health care services. BLM serves over 800,000 clients annually and makes a significant contribution to national family planning objectives. The organization has national coverage, operating through 25 clinics, and numerous outreach clinic sites.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of:
PHARMACY INTERN
LOCATION : Lilongwe – Support Office
REPORTING LINE : Assets and Warehouse Officer
DURATION : Six Months
Role Purpose
The post holder will be supporting the Assets and Warehouse Officer in Data capturing in EHR stock management system, updating stock cards in the warehouse, record keeping and supporting user teams to minimise wastage of medicines through expiry in all BLM channels.
Key Responsibilities
Stock Management
- Stock data capturing and dispatch in EHR stock management system.
- Updating stock cards in the warehouse.
- Flag out products that are at risk of expiry with user teams and advise teams on therapeutic substitution.
- Support in picking, checking, packing, and delivering supplies to all BLM teams.
- Conduct monthly stock inventory in warehouse.
- Perform any other duties deemed fit by the Warehouse officer.
Qualification and Experience
- Certificate in Pharmacy.
Key Competencies and Skills
- High level of computer literacy in packages that include Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Thorough knowledge of rational use of drugs and medical supplies.
- An inclination to hard work and attention for detail.
- Strong commitment to the goals and vision of BLM.
- Pro-Choice.
If you are interested and you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter, copies of qualifications and curriculum vitae including names and contact details of at least three traceable referees as follows:
- One reference from your current employer or most recent employer
- One reference from your previous employer
Or
- One reference from your last employer and
- One reference from your last but one employer
All applications should be addressed to:
The Corporate Services Director
Banja La Mtsogolo P.O. Box 1854
LILONGWE. E-mail: recruitment@banja.org.mw; to reach her not later than Friday 25th October 2024.
“Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment”.
BLM is an equal opportunities employer. No canvassing of any kind is allowed.