Pharmacist Technician

Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) was established in 1986 as a leading provider of high-quality reproductive healthcare. We are a social enterprise that blends the values of non-profit public service with the innovation and efficiency of private sector delivery. Every year, we serve thousands of women, men, and young people across Sierra Leone with compassionate, client-centred care.

We are part of MSI Reproductive Choices, a global partnership operating in 37 countries, united by the belief that everyone should have the freedom to make their own sexual and reproductive choices.

Our work goes beyond healthcare. By supporting the physical, emotional, and reproductive wellbeing of our clients, we also open doors to broader opportunities. When men, women and girls are able to make informed choices about their bodies and futures, they are better able to stay in school, pursue their careers, contribute to their communities, and build healthier families. In this way, reproductive choice becomes a pathway to dignity, autonomy, and the reduction of poverty.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pharmaceutical Dispensing and Client Care

• Dispense prescribed medications accurately and provide clear, culturally appropriate guidance to clients

on dosage, administration, potential side effects, and storage.

• Offer non-judgmental counselling and support on over-the-counter products and family planning commodities

• Ensure packaging, labelling, and documentation of medicines align with MSSL protocols and national \regulations

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethics in all client interactions.

2. Inventory Management

• Receive, verify, and document pharmaceutical supplies from the central warehouse or suppliers.

• Maintain up-to-date stock cards, bin cards, and pharmacy registers at all times.

• Track stock levels, monitor expiry dates, and conduct monthly stock counts and reconciliations.

• Ensure proper storage conditions, including temperature monitoring and segregation of expired or damaged products.

3. Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Adhere to Sierra Leone’s Pharmacy Board regulations and MSI’s clinical governance standards.

• Participate in quality assurance audits, pharmacovigilance reporting, and adherence monitoring.

• Ensure infection prevention and control protocols are followed in the pharmacy and storage areas.

• Report and document any discrepancies, adverse drug reactions, or unsafe practices

4. Centre Support and Team Collaboration

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless client experiences.

• Support the preparation of pharmacy kits for mobile service delivery.

• Participate in daily centre reviews, client satisfaction initiatives, and team learning sessions.

• Contribute to education and awareness campaigns on reproductive health commodities.

5. Client Care and Confidentiality

• Uphold client confidentiality, dignity, and informed consent in all laboratory interactions.

• Communicate test results clearly and promptly to clinical staff for further client management.

• Maintain professionalism and a non-judgmental attitude toward clients at all times.