Health Medicine Jobs at Seraphy Dental Clinic, Family Legacy, Medzorg Pharmacy Limited, Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)


Deadline of this Job: 
14 November 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Seraphy Dental Clinic is a fully Zambian owned private dental facility established in January 2020. To meet the growing demand for dental services, the clinic seeks to engage a trained and experienced Dental Therapist.

DUTIES
• Examine individuals requesting care and diagnose their dental/oral conditions and prescribe dental/oral treatment or refer individual for specialist consultation
• Perform basic and routine dental procedures in compliance with regulations and assist the Senior Dental Therapist/Dental Surgeon with complex dental procedures
• Prepare the examination room for treatment by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for treatment
• Assist the Senior Dental Therapist/Dental Surgeon during complex procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout a procedure
• Counsel and educate patients on recommended oral hygiene and related conditions including general promotion and outreach on oral health
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protect patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Dental Therapist/Dental Surgeon

QUALIFICATIONS
• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate or its equivalent
• A Diploma in Clinical Dentistry or its equivalent
• Must be registered with HPCZ with a valid practicing license
• At least two (2) years working experience preferred. One (1) year experience may be considered.
• Computer literate

Deadline of this Job: 10 November 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Family Legacy Missions Zambia (FLMZ) is a Faith based organization that upholds Christian values and morals in the education of the orphaned and vulnerable children it serves. The organization seeks to recruit suitably qualified, experienced and competent individuals who will demonstrate commitment to FL mission, vision, and values values for the following position:

Job Summary
• Provides professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices.
• Greets patients, takes initial information and prepares them for physical examination.
• Performs general nursing care as prescribed by the physician including administering medications (injections, IV therapy, distributing sample medications), performing treatments, patient assessment and education.

Typical Responsibilities
• Work in harmony with other members of the healthcare team to provide quality service to patients.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Take part in quality assurance audits, including continuing education, medication administration review, and peer review.
• Ensure continuous flow of communication with leadership of healthcare clinic to enhance quality of healthcare service to patients.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by a supervisor
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Document care and all health findings while maintaining all records as per national and HPCZ guidelines.
• Assess and coordinate patient’s continued care needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in the identification, reporting, and management of students suspected of being abused or neglected.
• Correspond with parents/guardians on health plan and needs of the child.
• Maintain an environment of patient, team member, and employer confidentiality.
• Wear personal protective equipment as per Infection Control and HWC policy.

Skills and Competencies
• Be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possess excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Possess excellent project execution skills, be detail oriented, and possess the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess and be willing to display a positive attitude and willingness to be a positive agent for change.
• Possess the ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities; be flexible.
• Be able to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely with others (internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing), and consistently demonstrate a positive/proactive service attitude.
• Possess a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
• Possess the ability to work flexible and extended hours and travel as needed.
• Have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds.

Educational Qualifications
• Hold a Diploma or Degree as a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain an active practicing license with the General Nursing Council.
• Hold current (validated within the last 12 months) CPR and/or Advanced Life Support certification.


Deadline of this Job: 18 November 2022

JOB DETAILS:

Medzorg Pharmacy Limited, a Lusaka based outfit, wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of pharmacist.

Job Summary:
The pharmacist will assist customers by interpreting symptoms and providing immediate treatment or refer customers to a suitable physician; and, prepare pharmaceuticals by reviewing and interpreting physicians’ directives and detecting any therapeutic incompatibilities, among other responsibilities. To be successful in the role, the pharmacist will need to be honest, customer-focused and remain up to date with the latest advances in pharmaceutical science.

Responsibilities:
• Compounding, substituting and dispensing medications, as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitoring customers’ drug therapies, advising interventions, and informing customers of any potential side effects.
• Instructing customers on how and when to take prescribed medications.
• Conducting health and wellness screenings.
• Providing immunizations, and other medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels.
• Keeping accurate customer records.
• Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
• Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory.
• Adhering to applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice.
• Performing administrative tasks and other responsibilities as and when requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or pharmacology.
• Valid license to practice as a pharmacist in Zambia.
• Proven experience as a pharmacist in a retail outlet.
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration,
• chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and pharmacy software applications.
• Knowledge of retail pharmacy operations and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Personal attributes:

• Honest, empathetic and customer-focused.
• Great organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.


Deadline of this Job: 18 November 2022

JOB DETAILS:

Medzorg Pharmacy Limited, a Lusaka based outfit, wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Pharmacy Cashier.

Job Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for greeting customers; answering questions and completing transactions at the till; assist in restocking exercises; reconcile sales at regular intervals; and, ensure that the premises are pristine, among other responsibilities. To succeed in the role, the cashier will have to be courteous, friendly and compute sales efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure the pharmacy operating times are adhered to, the pharmacy is clean and hang signs and decorations where necessary.
• Greet customers when they arrive, respond to queries and maintain a friendly and positive attitude to customers.
• Complete customer purchase transactions efficiently and effectively.
• Restock and ensure that items on the shelves are priced and labeled.
• Reconcile sales receipts, and maintain a record of sales as and when a sale takes place.
• Maintain adequate change denominations in the cash drawer.
• Management and reconciliation of Petty Cash
• Report issues with equipment.
• Work as a team to meet the pharmacy sales goals.
• Assist the Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technologist with any other duties.
• Submit weekly reports and perform other responsibilities as and when requested.

Qualifications:

• Grade Twelve school certificate (have credit or better in English and Mathematics).
• Familiar working with electronic systems such as the Point-of-Sale terminal.
• Able to efficiently and effectively compute sales and change.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Basic financial knowledge and proven experience as a cashier in a retail pharmacy outlet will be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Personal attributes:
• Engaging, friendly and customer-focused.
• Punctual and well organized.
• Must be courteous, dependable and empathetic.
• Fluent in the English language and at least one local language.
• Sober character with high levels of integrity and honesty.
• Good team player with interpersonal skills.

Deadline of this Job: 18 November 2022

JOB DETAILS:

Medzorg Pharmacy Limited, a Lusaka based outfit, wishes to invite applications from reliable, dependable and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Pharmacy Technologist.

Job Summary:
The incumbent will process and fill prescriptions; undertake tasks under the supervision of the pharmacist to provide excellent customer service and ensure the pharmacy runs smoothly; and, prepare labels and calculate quantities, among other responsibilities. To be successful in the role, the pharmacy technologist will need to be honest, detail-oriented and reliable with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Supports pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications.
• Helps customers by greeting them in person and by phone, answering questions and requests, and referring inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Maintains inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and removing outdated drugs.
• Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
• Maintains records by recording and filing physicians’ orders and prescriptions.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist the pharmacist in performing administrative tasks and other responsibilities as and when requested.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in pharmacy or pharmacology from a reputable institution.
• Valid license to practice as a pharmacy technologist in Zambia.
• Proven experience as a pharmacy technologist in a retail outlet.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and pharmacy software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Personal attributes:
• Honest, empathetic and customer-focused.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Willingness to be a team player and promote positive team environment
• Flexible and proactive to meet varied patient needs.
• Quality focus, attention to detail and dependable.


Deadline of this Job: 10 November 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Reports to DREAMS Connector. The DREAMS Mentor will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the AGYW safe spaces.

Main duties
• Facilitates the process of identifying geographic locations, days and times that Safe Spaces Sessions will be conducted for each respective group
• Facilitates the process of forming Safe Space Groups by placing all screened AGYWs into their appropriate age groups (10-14, 15-19 and 20-24)
• Provides age-appropriate services to All AGYWs
• Facilitates the tailored Stepping Stones Curriculum over a period of 13 Weeks
• Conducts Escorted Referrals of AGYWs to access clinical care services not available in the safe spaces and at the DREAMS Centers
• Documents attendance and enrolment data and report accordingly by use of the standardised reporting tools
• Works together with Connectors to Sort and File documented data according to the provided filing guidelines
• Ensures all documented data is entered into DHIS2 and synchronized with the CIDRZ DHIS2 server weekly
• Follows up AGYWs who miss two consecutive Safe Space Sessions with home visitations and conduct “make-up sessions” to ensure a continuum of mentorship
• Ensures AGYWs continue to meet post-graduation to maintain their social networks and monitor their application of acquired skills
• Provides support to the Connectors to periodically facilitate the process of ongoing recruitment of DREAMS AGYWs through screening.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Certificate in Social Work, psychosocial counselling or health related field.
• At least 2 years experience working with adolescents and young women (HIV prevention and service provision)
• Local resident in Kitwe, Chingola and Mufulira respectively
• Aged between 25 and 35
• Good English speaking skills, and knowledge of local language spoken in the implementation site
• Empathetic, devoted and respectful individual with good interpersonal communication, team building, and writing skills.
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.