Job Title: Pharmacy Technician – Medical Teams International Jobs 2022
Organization: Medical Teams International
Location: Mbarara – Southwest, Uganda
Medical Teams International Profile:
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 providing technical supervision related to the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines in all regional health facilities.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Update DONOR Stock reporting systems (RX Solution)
- Review PRs for medicine quantification to prepare orders of medical and drug material
- Ensure an efficient and appropriate consumption pattern under budget constraints at HF level by approving each HF order before distribution
- In close collaboration with the Store Officer, ensure adherence to MTI and donor policies and procedures on storage, stock management and supply such that proper medicine storage conditions are maintained, including pest control, temperature, humidity and light exposure
- Train Store personnel on drug families, usage and recommendations for storage, especially with regards to cold chain items and controlled drugs
- 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
- Check prescription logs at Health Facility and ensure that complete documentation of transfer of drugs from Health Facility store is available
- Analyse monthly stock report in close collaboration with Medical Coordinator and Store Officer to ensure all essential medicines are available and to verify over or under usage of specific medicines each month; collaborate with Pharmacy Technicians from other locations on transfer of medicines to avoid stock outs and reduce overstocks
- Assure respect of order cycles on Health Facility level
- Generate average monthly consumption and regularly review with Medical Coordinator
- Effect redistribution order upon approval of either Pharmacy Coordinator or Medical Coordinator
- Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
- Conduct regular support supervision performance assessment strategy (SPARS) and follow up on gaps identified in the reports
- In collaboration with Store Officer, participate in Monthly Physical Inventory Count of all stocks in the Warehouse
- In collaboration with Store Officer, he/she supports enforcement of safety and security procedures for warehouse premises and housed stocks specifically on access control
- Prepare monthly support visit work plans and share with Procurement Logistician, Medical Coordinator and Pharmacy Coordinator
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
- Minimum of a Diploma in Pharmacy is required
- Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
- Valid practicing license is required
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a community or hospital pharmacy
- Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
- In-depth technical knowledge of pharmacy including purchasing, dispensing and aseptic manipulations
- In-depth knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures, including safe and secure handling of medicine
- Knowledge of computerized pharmacy systems or ERP systems
SKILLS
- Skilled in aseptic dispensing
- Skilled in managing stock levels and forecasting needs to avoid stock outs whenever possible
- Skilled in using appropriate database systems (ERP, HIS, HRIS)
- Skilled in developing and conducting trainings for health facility staff
- Skilled in record keeping with high attention to detail
ABILITIES
- Ability to be proactive and take responsibility for own work
- Ability to work collaboratively with others as a member of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
- 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 for Medical Teams International Jobs 2022
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: Open until filled
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