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Administration & Office
Dispensary Assistant (Pharmacy)
stanneshospital, Harare
Location
Harare
Employment type
Full time
Field
Administration & Office
Closes
Closes in 2 days
Employer
Employer named in the advert
About the role
The Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant supports the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician in the safe, efficient and accurate dispensing of medicines and other pharmaceutical products. The role involves receiving and preparing prescriptions, selecting and packaging medicines, maintaining stock levels, assisting with inventory control, and ensuring that the pharmacy is clean, organised and compliant with established pharmacy procedures and regulatory requirements. The position also provides professional and courteous assistance to patients and supports the pharmacy team in delivering quality patient care.
Job Summary
- Employer: stanneshospital
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Category: Healthcare
- Closing Date: 2026-10-06
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures products are correctly grouped on shelves as per regulatory standards and requirements.
- Facilitates the correct labels and prices for medicines and products in the pharmacy.
- Ensures the correct dosage of medicine is weighted and packed.
- Advises customers of any possible side effects and precautions with dispensed drugs.
- Attends to customer queries regarding medication.
- Advises customers on suitable non-prescription medications.
- Creates and updates Patient Medical Records in accordance with data protection principles.
- Provides input into purchasing, as directed by the Pharmacist.
- Recognizes and reports problems in the dispensing process.
- Determines needs of the customers, providing assistance in finding general requirements.
- Assists customers with retail products and over the counter medication, providing basic patient counseling.
- Monitors stock levels and places requisitions when stock levels are low.
Requirements
- Certificate in Pharmacy Dispensary Assistance
- 5 O' levels
- 6 months' experience in a pharmacy.
- Attention to detail
- Good communication and personality skills.
- Knowledge of computer applications such as word processing and spreadsheets
- Organised.
How to Apply
Apply by email: recruitment@stanneshospital.co.zw
What you need
- 5 O' levels
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Personality skills
- Spreadsheets
- Organised
Also useful
- Excel
- Patient Care
- Pharmacy
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