Job Designation: Drug Dispenser
Job Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract Start Date: First week of May, 2020.
Nationality: For Nigeria Nationals only

Job Description

• PUI is now looking for a Drug Dispenser for its medical health team to implement mobile health clinic in Maiduguri.

Overall Mission
General Objective:

• Under the direct supervision of the Nurse in MHCs, the Drug Dispenser dispenses drugs to patients, gives indication on drug utilization, and monitors drug consumption, according to PUI procedures
• S/he respects logistic and pharmacy procedures, fills in weekly orders and does inventory controls.

Drugs Dispensing:

• Receive prescriptions from Clinician/ Nurse and Midwife, and verify that required information is on the form, and dispense it to the patient.
• Notify the Nurse or Midwife of incomplete or inaccurate prescriptions; as unclear handwriting, missing dose, etc.
• Dispense the medication to patients.
• Give clear instructions how to take the drug, when, how long, how to store.
• Advise and educate patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines.
• Check if the patient understands the given instructions.
• Prepare clear and detailed labels for dispensed drugs written in language that patients can understand.
• Adhere to PUI practice policies and procedures for dispensing medicines, in particular those relating to controlled drugs.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Drugs Management:

• Store drugs according to PUI standards and protocols.
• Record and compile daily and weekly consumption form and send information to pharmacist.
• Submit drug order to pharmacy on a requested basis.
• Receive the orders from Pharmacy and inspect items, as to quality, quantity, and expiry dates. Provide the Pharmacy with feedback in case of irregularity.
• Arrange stock by designation and in alphabetical order, with the earliest expiring stock at the front of the shelf and the first in first out techniques.
• Monitor the supply quantity, expiration dates and quality of medicines and medical supplies.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records and report weekly to the Pharmacist.
• Apply specific hygiene protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dispensary and equipment.
• Notify Pharmacist in a timely manner in case of a high consumption that may lead to low stock or stock out.
• Ask advice from Pharmacist in case a drug is prescribed which is not available.
• Together with Pharmacist assistant and /or MHC Team Leader conduct inventory control of dispensary on a regular basis;
• Follow all safety measures and rules in the dispensary.
• Notify the pharmacist assistant / MHC Team Leader immediately about any change in drugs, in form of appearance, colour, smell, etc.
• Collect and file patients’ prescriptions.

Others:

• Participate in meetings and trainings when required;
• Perform other relevant duties as requested by supervisors

Required Skills

• Language Skills: Fluent in local languages – Hausa and Kanuri.
• Acceptable knowledge of English (speaking, reading & writing)
• Education Level: Secondary School, with skills in mathematics
• A health background is desirable

Work Experience:

• Desirable at least 1-2 years of experience in a health facility or work with MHUs / MHCs
• Work experience with other NGO’s would be an asset.

Other Requirements:

• Communication: able to communicate clearly with respect for patients, caretakers, team members and supervisors
• Motivation: shows commitment, flexibility and is service oriented
• Team work: shows ability to work in a team.

Application Deadline: 22nd April, 2020.

To Apply
Qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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