Who we are
and how we are run
TAPSA is a student-run association governed by its members. Its national executive is elected, its accounts are audited by independent Guardians, and every chapter has a vote.
Vision
A Tanzania where every pharmacy student graduates ready to improve the health of their community.
Mission
To represent, train and connect pharmacy students across every accredited school of pharmacy in Tanzania.
Values
Elected leadership, transparent accounts, equal standing for every chapter regardless of size.
Since 1996
Thirty years
- 1996Founded at MuhimbiliPharmacy students at what was then the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences form the first association.
- 2004Joined IPSFTAPSA becomes the Tanzanian member organisation of the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation.
- 2015Eight chaptersExpansion to every accredited school of pharmacy in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
- 2026Digital membershipA single national register, digital ID cards and mobile money dues collection.
Governance
How TAPSA is governed
Four organs, each with a defined mandate under the constitution. Authority flows from the General Assembly downward.
General Assembly
The supreme organ. Every paid-up member who has paid the event fee votes, in person or remotely in the app. Meets once a year during the Annual Scientific Conference to approve accounts, amend the constitution and pass resolutions.
Board of Guardians
Up to four co-opted professionals from outside the membership, confirmed by the General Assembly for staggered three-year terms. They oversee elections, audit the accounts, guard the constitution and watch over the chapters.
National Executive Committee
President, Vice President, General Secretary, Treasurer and Publications Secretary, elected by the members for one year. Runs the association day to day.
Chapter Executive Committees
Each of the eight chapters elects a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, General Secretary, Treasurer and Publications Secretary.
Leadership
National Executive Committee
Elected by the members for a one-year term. Each office is held by one person and each has a published address.
Oversight
Board of Guardians
Guardians are listed here once the General Assembly confirms them.
Public record
Constitution & reports
Chapters
Chapter executive committees
Every chapter elects five officers. To reach a chapter, or to start one at a university that has none, write to the General Secretary at secretary@tapsatanzania.org.
Chapter officers are listed here once their terms are recorded.