Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine & Oncology

About the role

Muhimbili National Hospital is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacist to lead pharmacy services in the Internal Medicine and Oncology wards. You will collaborate directly with physicians and nurses to optimise medication therapy, minimise adverse drug events, and enhance patient outcomes in Tanzania’s busiest referral hospital.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to Internal Medicine and Oncology wards.
• Conduct daily medication reviews and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and case conferences.
• Manage antimicrobial stewardship programme activities.
• Mentor and supervise pharmacy interns and residents.
• Contribute to the Hospital Drug and Therapeutics Committee.
• Carry out pharmacovigilance activities and adverse drug reaction reporting.

Required profile

• BPharm or PharmD degree from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the Pharmacy Council of Tanzania.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.
• Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacology (preferred).
• Experience in oncology pharmacy is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English and Swahili.

Required skills

• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Antimicrobial stewardship
• Pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting
• Medication review

What we offer

• Competitive government salary scale (TGHS 10‑12) – TZS 3,500,000 – 5,000,000 per month.
• Medical insurance for employee and dependents.
• Annual CPD allowance and conference attendance support.
• Opportunity for academic appointment at MUHAS.
• Housing allowance.