Pharmacist

Under supervision of MCH Specialty Centre Manager, the pharmacist plans, organizes and controls the drug store and inpatient pharmacy of the centre; consolidates drugs, contraceptives, and consumable medical supplies requirements of the specialized centre; monitors proper handling and issuance of drugs and other pharmaceuticals; prepares regular reports on drugs and supplies consumption and purchase requirements;

DUTIES/TASKS

• Develops MCH/RH related pharmaceuticals purchasing, storage and handling procedures and standards in accordance with national policies and standards;
• Assists in the preparation of standard specifications and codes for all major categories of medical equipment and supplies;
• Receives materials (drugs and medical supplies) incoming from Support Office, donors or direct from Pharmaceuticals Funds Supply Agency (PFSA) and ensures the preparations of goods receiving note;
• Organizes the arrangement of items in proper location, shelf-code, batch number and group for easy retrieval up on needed;
• Implements appropriate automatic stock movement control systems to monitor stock levels, unit costs, minimum levels, reorder times and other relevant data;
• Prepares and submits stock reports as required and as per the organization’s rules and regulations;
• Ensures that drugs and other medical supplies are utilized before their expiry dates and Issues medical supplies and equipment on First Expire First Out (FEFO) basis;
• Prepares purchase requisition to replenish materials on time in order to avoid stock out;
• Develops systems of forecast of drugs and medical supplies needed according to consumptions of the centre and anticipated increase of clients in the coming year;
• Provides technical information on pharmaceutical issues related to drug use and interactions, side effects and drug substitution, to staffs
• Promotes the rational use of drugs;
• Proposes disposal of damaged, obsolete, expired drugs and supplies and facilitates the disposal process with relevant government authorities;
• Liaises with procurement regarding drugs and medical supplies orders, buffer stocks and distribution to the field sites / clinics in a timely manner
• Performs related tasks as required

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualification Requirements

Education

• Bsc Degree in pharmacy or Clinical Pharmacy

b. Experiences

Minimum 2 years of experience in provision of clinical Services

Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Good Customer handling practice
• Awareness of quality care and good pharmaceutical practice
• Awareness of concepts and strategies of supplies
• Awareness of MOH and FMHACA guideline
• Strong oral and written communication
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages
• Pro-choice