Vacancy title:
Pharmacy Technologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
The Copperbelt University

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 14 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Kitwe | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• To support the delivery of pharmaceutical services by ensuring the safe preparation, supply, and distribution of medicines in compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies, thereby enhancing healthcare delivery at the university clinic.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dispense medications accurately in accordance with prescriptions and established protocols;
• Maintain proper inventory of pharmaceuticals, ensuring stock levels are sufficient and medicines are within expiry;
• Counsel patients on the correct usage of medications, side effects, storage and interactions;
• Assist in the preparation and compounding of pharmaceutical products where applicable;
• Ensure compliance with national pharmaceutical regulations and maintain accurate records of dispensed medications;
• Liaise with medical staff to clarify prescription details and ensure optimal patient care;
• Participate in drug utilization reviews and pharmacovigilance activities;
• Support student awareness programs on rational medicine use;
• Maintain cleanliness, security, and proper storage conditions in the pharmacy;
• Contribute to audits and reporting for quality assurance and continuous improvement; and
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 or Form V Certificate (or its equivalent) with 5 ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics;
• Diploma in Pharmacy Technology;
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience in a clinical or hospital pharmacy setting; and
• Must have valid practicing certificate with the Health Professions Council of Zambia.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, and therapeutic guidelines;
• Excellent communication and patient counselling skills;
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Knowledge of pharmacy software systems and inventory management;
• Understanding of relevant legal and ethical standards in pharmaceutical care; and
• Strong commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical practice.

Reporting Relationships

• Immediate Supervisor:  Pharmacist
• Salary Scale: PSS 05

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants meeting the above requirement should submit signed application letters, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, ZAQA validated copies of Academic Certificates, certified Professional Certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC), proof of membership to a professional body and three (03) names of referees, two (02) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.

The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned no later than Thursday, 14th August, 2025 or soft copies (as a single pdf file) to jobs@cbu.ac.zm. The application should be addressed to:

The Registrar
The Copperbelt University
Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside
P O Box 21692
KITWE

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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