Watu Wetu SAS, WW SAS in acronym, is a company under Congolese law operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the main activity of managing a medical service for businesses and A training center. WW SAS serves the companies Kamoto Copper Company SA and Mutanda Mining SARL which are its main shareholders.

The company covers the medical care of all employees of these two companies as well as their family members.

WW SAS comprises three facilities, namely Watu Wetu Clinic in Mumi, Watu Wetu City Site and Watu Wetu Hospital in KCC. With additional services provided by third-party healthcare facilities for employees and dependents located in Lubumbashi and Kinshasa, as well as those referred for specialized treatment not available in Kolwezi.

Watu Wetu SAS provides health services to a population of approximately 70,000 people.

Watu Wetu Sas / Medical

Kolwezi, Lualaba, DRC

Number of positions: 02 ( Two )

Position level: Middle Management Staff

Type of contract: Permanent contract

Application deadline: May 30, 2025

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Principal Pharmacist , the position holder will be responsible for the distribution of pharmaceutical products to patients and management of the inventory of pharmaceutical products within Watu Wetu SAS.

He will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):

• Pharmaceutical interpretation of prescribed medications to verify pharmacological and pharmacokinetic accuracy, dosage errors, incompatibilities, interactions and the patient's allergic profile.
• Dispense medications to patients in accordance with Good Dispensing Practices (GDP).
• Participate in pharmacovigilance actions.
• Look for information on substitutions and available products.
• Coordination and supply of pharmaceutical products.
• Management of the supply of medicines to the dispensary to which you are assigned according to the need (Max and Min level ):
  - Management and security of stocks; and - Determination of the priority of needs.
• Store received stock in accordance with GMP and site master file layout specifications.
• Managing the rational use of medicines within Watu Wetu.
• Regularly participate in the preparation of SNIS-MED reports.
• Ensure the quality management, supply, preparation, control, possession and distribution of medicines, pharmaceutical products or articles.
• Monitor and control pharmaceutical items detailed in health alerts, batch removal and/or quarantine and expiring stocks.
• Monitor and control the quality of pharmaceutical products upon receipt and storage.
• Drug quality assurance.
• Monitor and control pharmaceutical items detailed in health alerts, batch removal and/or quarantine and expiring stocks.
• Maintain GMP compliant storage of all pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical products.
• Monitor and control the quality of pharmaceutical products upon receipt and storage.
• Ensure that the confidentiality of patient information and medical records is maintained.
• Ensure that tasks are performed professionally, efficiently, ethically and in accordance with international standards and evidence-based medical practices, while respecting standards of care.

Job requirements.

Attitude / Behavior.

• Empathy: Having the ability to understand and share patients' emotions and experiences.
• Empathy helps build trust and foster open communication.
• Courtesy and kindness.
• Hard worker and willing to help colleagues when needed
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Know how to be discreet.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be patient and tolerant,
• Ability to work in a team.