Job Title: Dispensing
Assistant
Assistant
Organisation: Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Duty Station: Lira, Uganda
Reports to: Service Provider In-Charge
About RHU:
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International
Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high
quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and
Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service
delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer
owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to
play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation.
Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high
quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and
Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service
delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer
owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to
play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation.
Job Summary: The Dispensing Assistant will be responsible
for the management of Pharmaceutical products. The incumbent will support in
the preparation, prescribing and dispensing of drugs and medicines/appliances,
and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking in accordance with the
drug policy and procedures manual.
for the management of Pharmaceutical products. The incumbent will support in
the preparation, prescribing and dispensing of drugs and medicines/appliances,
and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking in accordance with the
drug policy and procedures manual.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the pharmaceutical products
are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the
NDA/MOH Guidelines and maintain a clean working environment and ensure
that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order. - Operate efficient stock controls
appropriate to the needs of the clinic with the objective of ensuring
continuity of supply and minimizing wastage - Act as a point of contact for
redistribution of medication due to expire or are in excessive supply - Ensure that refrigerated items are stored
appropriately and maintain the temperature control record/logbook - Maintain full, accurate and up to date
records of all dispensing transactions - Perform any other professional duties as
may be assigned by the Service Provider In-Charge
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Dispensing
Assistant should possess a Diploma in pharmacy. - At least three years’
working experience as a dispensing chemist. - All individuals with
previous NGO experience will have an added advantage. - Extensive knowledge of
common pharmaceutical aspects and logistics management. - Possess the ability to
recognize the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way
that is consistent with procedures and policies, and current legislation. - Ability to respect the
privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, careers and colleagues. - Behave in a manner
that is welcoming to the individual, is non- judgmental and respects
his/her circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
How to Apply:
All those interested should send their applications by post or
hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic
transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus
contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers)
to:
hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic
transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus
contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers)
to:
The Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda,
P.O. Box 10746, Kampala, Uganda
Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya
(Opposite Uganda Museum)
(Opposite Uganda Museum)
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
All forms of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification if discovered.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
All forms of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification if discovered.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 26th February, 2014 by 5pm
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