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Job Title:   Pharmacy Assistant (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Medical Teams International (MTI)

Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda

 

About the Company:

Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.” MTI-UG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.

 

Job Summary:   Responsible for executing stock management activities in the Health Facility store including stock request, receipt, storage and issuance to departments of medical supplies, food items, equipment and other materials to departments. And dispensing medication to patients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Track all movements of goods in and out of store, including checking deliveries of goods against dispatch notices for quality and quantity

Perform physical stock counts as per schedule; perform reconciliation with paper files and as required in ERP system / Rx solution to ensure compliance with stock level agreements; follow up with supervisor in regards to discrepancies, alarm thresholds, stock outs and expiry dates

Collaborate with In-Charge to prepare stock request; responsible for submitting request to Store Officer and following up on delivery.

Issue stock to user departments in accordance with MTI procedures

Ensure all goods are stored and packed safely and securely and easily identifiable

Ensure all medicines are stored at required temperature-Monitor store and Fridge temperature.

Maintain an efficient filing system for all documentation related to stores and enter information into ERP system as required

Prepare reports related to consumption, short-dated stock, physical stock status, expired stocks etc. and submit according to schedule

Organise the manual loading and unloading of vehicles, as needed

Maintain inventory register for the Non-Consumable items.

Carryout stock rotation according to FEFO and FIFO

Ensure store health and safety procedures are understood and followed by all persons in the store

Responsible for the security and cleanliness of interior and exterior of store.

Dispense medications to patients.

Monitor prescriptions to ensure that correct medications are being prescribed, adherence to clinical guidelines and the rational use of medicines; conduct related trainings for clinical staff.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education, Licenses, & Certifications

Certificate in Pharmacy, Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Health supplies management or related field is required

Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required

Valid practising license is required.

Experience

1 year of experience in a community or hospital pharmacy

Experience working with INGOs is an added advantage

Knowledge

Knowledge of store management

Knowledge of ERP systems/Rx solution

Knowledge in medicine dispensing.

Skills

Skilled at using ERP systems/Rx solutions to track inventory

Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Highly organized with good quantitative ability and attention to detail

A good command of both written and spoken English

Abilities

Ability to act with integrity and ensure security of store goods

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct

Must be physically fit with ability to lift heavy boxes

Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy

Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

Physical Conditions

This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

 

How to Apply:




All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

 

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