Vacancy Announcement

Job Title:

Pharmacy Technician (X2)

Work Location:

KGH/MCOE

Department:

Clinical

Report to:

Pharmacy Manager

Requisition Number:

4903

Line Management

No

Position Overview

The position of Pharmacy Technician at the MCOE in Kono, Sierra Leone, is critical to supporting the growing pharmaceutical and healthcare needs of the facility. Since the establishment of the MCOE, there has been a significant increase in patient attendance, medication dispensing, inventory management, and documentation responsibilities within the pharmacy unit. These expanding operational demands require qualified personnel to ensure the efficient and safe management of pharmaceutical services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Dispensing and Patient Care

• Dispense medications accurately under pharmacist supervision, ensuring prescriptions are complete and appropriate for the patient’s condition.
• Reinforce patient counseling provided by the pharmacist to ensure safe medication use and storage.
• Ensure all dispensed medications are properly labeled, packaged, and documented.

2. Inventory and Supply Chain Management

• Maintain accurate stock records and conduct routine stock checks to prevent shortages and overstocking.
• Record medication utilization, wastage, and expiries; promptly report discrepancies.
• Enter dispensed drugs and consumables into the R&R (Reporting and Requisition) template accurately and on time.
• Follow up with the KGH pharmacy store to ensure timely delivery of requested essential medications and supplies.
• Remove and document expired or damaged medicines promptly and store in a safe, clean and dry space for onward processing.

3. Medication Control and Accountability

• Maintain strict control and accountability for all medications, including narcotics, psychotropic, and other essential medicines.
• Ensure all medication requisitions and returns from wards are documented and reconciled with stock records.
• Report any divergence from protocols, medication losses, or incidents immediately to the pharmacist and all other relevant supervisors.

4. Clinical and Interdisciplinary Support

• Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to ensure correct medication availability in wards, administration and documentation.

5. Quality Assurance and Safety

• Promote rational use of medicines and adherence to treatment guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) standards in medication dispensing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
• Ensure emergency medications are available at all times, including during night and weekend shifts.

6. Reporting and Administration

• Prepare and submit monthly consumption and R&R reports to the Pharmacy Supervisor.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all pharmacy records.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining complete documentation.
• Mentor other pharmacy technicians and store assistant on pharmacy best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the pharmacist.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Professional Requirements and Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a hospital setting; Experience with maternal care, and patient counselling on medication interaction is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary setting.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality in handling patient and medication data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Professional proficiency in English; knowledge of other local languages is an asset.
• Must not hold dual employment.

Required Skills and Competencies

1. Good understanding of inventory management principles and pharmacy store best practices.
2. Ability to follow established procedures while contributing to process improvement initiatives.
3. Knowledge of Good Storage Practices for pharmaceutical products and other health commodities.
4. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
5. Flexible, adaptable, and open to change and new ways of working.
6. Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, honesty, and ethical conduct in all responsibilities.
7. Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
8. Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
9. Physical ability to lift and move heavy items when required.
10. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and effectively use electronic Logistics Management Information Systems (e-LMIS).

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health system in support of the Ministry of Health (MOH), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond.

Misconduct Disclosure

Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

As a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures

Method of application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Monday, November 2nd , 2026.