Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Closing Date: April 08, 2025
Vacancy#:531
Number of Positions: 2
Background:
Since 2006, the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) in Kabul, Afghanistan, has served patients from all 34 provinces. Operated through a public-private partnership among the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de L'Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), with management by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers world-class medical services and drives healthcare innovation in the region.
FMIC provides specialized consultations, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, radiology), surgeries, a 24/7 pharmacy, and state-of-the-art laboratory testing. It has recorded over 2.3 million patient visits and consultations, conducted 6.8 million laboratory tests, and performed 59,000 surgeries, including more than 5,700 paediatric and adult cardiac procedures. As Afghanistan's first ISO and SafeCare-certified hospital (recertified in 2024), FMIC has pioneered open-heart surgery, advanced diagnostics, and telemedicine, earning the IHF Award in 2021.
With a 176-bed capacity and a highly skilled Afghan medical team, FMIC is committed to advancing healthcare excellence. Through its Patient Welfare Support Programme, it has provided over $57.6 million in subsidized or free care, ensuring equitable access to high-quality treatment for vulnerable populations.
About Traineeship Program:
unique on-the-job traineeship programmes in various disciplines, for young individuals interested in making careers in these fields to provide knowledge and develop the required skills. Trainees are paid a fixed monthly stipend and meal in order to support them to run their programme smoothly. Upon successful completion of the traineeship period, the trainees may be inducted as regular employees of the FMIC, subject to the availability of a position and good performance. Currently, we are looking for qualified Trainees as follows: FMIC offers
Job Summary
Reports directly to the Pharmacy Supervisor, Pharmacy and responsible for the preparation of the prescription by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, and sometimes mixing the medication. Prepares the prescription labels, selects the type of prescription container, and affixes the prescription and auxiliary labels to the container. Computes and determines price and files the prescription, which must be checked by a Registered Pharmacist before it is given to the patient.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Greets and receives customers and provides assistance by explaining and clarifying prescriptions, answering simple queries, providing assistance in locating pharmacy items etc.
Assists the Registered Pharmacist in providing and dispensing medication and other health care products to patients.
Receives written prescriptions or requests for prescription refills from patient.
Performs routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles.
Consults the Pharmacy Supervisor and/or Registered Pharmacist and refers any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.
Verifies whether the information on the prescription is complete and accurate.
Prepares the prescription by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, and sometimes mixing the medication.
Prepares the prescription labels, selects the type of prescription container, and affixes the prescription and auxiliary labels to the container.
Computes and determines price and files the prescription, which must be checked by a Registered Pharmacist before it is given to the patient.
Establishes and maintains patient profiles, prepares insurance claim forms, and stocks and takes inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Any other task assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
Diploma or equivalent in pharmacy from a recognized university.
Good knowledge and understanding of pharmacy.
Effective team player. With very good interpersonal relationship, skills and can work and relate well with co-employees, patients and customers.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
Excellent communication in English national languages.
Good Knowledge of Computers (Ms. Office).
Submission Guideline
Interested applicants should send their resume before April 08, 2025, along with relevant Diploma to the Human Resources Department, French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children, Ali Abad behind Kabul University, or email hr.training@fmic.org.af
