PAFI Tanjung Balai: Making a Difference

The Indonesian Pharmacist Association (PAFI) is a professional organization that accommodates pharmacists in Indonesia. PAFI Tanjung Balai, as a branch of this organization in Tanjung Balai City, North Sumatra, has a vital role in improving pharmacists’ competence and professionalism and contributing to public health development.

PAFI Tanjung Balai Organizational Structure

The PAFI Tanjung Balai organizational structure is designed to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in implementing work programs and achieving organizational goals. The following is a general overview of the PAFI Tanjung Balai organizational structure:

Branch Deliberation (MUSCAB)

Main Function:

• The highest decision-making forum at the branch level.
• Responsible for establishing the Articles of Association and Bylaws (AD/ART), electing administrators, evaluating performance, and documenting work programs.
• Representatives of members and administrators attended them.
• Usually held every 3-5 years or as needed.

Branch Administrators

Chairman:

• The highest leader of the organization at the branch level.
• Represents PAFI Tanjung Balai in various forums.
• Leads management meetings and MUSCAB.
• Coordinates all organizational activities.

Vice Chairperson:

• Assist the chairperson in carrying out their duties.
• Replace the chairperson if absent.
• Lead certain areas as assigned.

Secretary:

• Responsible for the administration of the organization.
• Make minutes of meetings and correspondence.
• Manage organizational archives.

Treasurer:

• Manage organizational finances.
• Make periodic financial reports.
• Ensure that organizational finances are managed transparently and accountable.

Field Coordinator:

• Lead and coordinate activities in each area.
• Prepare work programs for the area and supervise their implementation.
• Make periodic reports on field activities.

Fields

Organizational and Membership Area:

• Recruit new members.
• Manage membership data.
• Hold activities to strengthen relationships between members.

Education and Training Area:

• Hold seminars, workshops, and training to improve member competency.
• Develop relevant training materials.
• Collaborate with related educational and training institutions.

Research and Development Area:

• Conduct research in the field of pharmacy.
• Publish research results.
• We are developing innovation in the field of pharmacy.

Community Service Sector:

• We are conducting health education for the community.
• We are providing free health services.
• We are collaborating with health centers and hospitals in community health programs.

Public Relations and Cooperation Sector:

• Building good relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Establishing cooperation with other professional organizations, government agencies, and the private sector.
• Promoting PAFI Tanjung Balai activities to the community.

Members

• Pharmacy technical personnel who have met the membership requirements.
• Have the right to participate in activities, obtain information, elect administrators, and receive coaching.
• Have the obligation to comply with the Articles of Association/Bylaws, pay dues, actively participate, and
• maintain the good name of the organization.

Active Member Involvement

PAFI Tanjung Balai strongly encourages the active involvement of all its members in various organizational activities. Some ways members can contribute include:

• Attending seminars, workshops, and training held by the organization.
• Participating in community service activities.
• Submitting ideas and suggestions for organizational development.
• Nominating themselves as branch administrators.

Detailed information about the organizational structure of PAFI Tanjung Balai can be obtained through the official website pafitanjungbalaikota.org or by contacting the PAFI Tanjung Balai branch administrators listed on the website.

Partnerships and Collaborations

PAFI Tanjung Balai realizes the importance of building partnerships and collaborations with various parties to achieve organizational goals. Some forms of partnerships that have been established include:

Local Government:

• Collaborating with the Health Office in public health programs.
• Providing input to local governments regarding policies in the pharmaceutical sector.

Other Health Professional Organizations:

• Holding joint activities to increase synergy between health professions.
• Sharing information and experiences.

Educational Institutions:

• Collaborating in organizing seminars, workshops, and training.
• Providing internship opportunities for students.

Pharmaceutical Industry:

• Establish collaboration in the research and development of pharmaceutical products.
• Getting support in organizing organizational activities.

Conclusion

PAFI Tanjung Balai’s clear and structured organizational structure allows this organization to run its programs effectively and efficiently. With the support of all members and administrators, PAFI Tanjung Balai is expected to continue to play an active role in advancing the profession of pharmaceutical technic.