Drug Dispensery Vacancy at Premiere Urgence Internationale
Employment Nigeria
30-Mar-2017
BORNO ,
Health
NGO
Premiere Urgence Internationale a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization.
POSITION : Drug Dispenser/Mobile Health Clinic (MHCs)
Description
The association leads in average 140 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 4 million people in 22 countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Caucasus and Europe.
PUI is implementing humanitarian activities in Nigeria since April 2016, supporting population with food security, nutrition and health project in Maiduguri and Borno State. PUI is now looking for its medical health team to implement mobile health clinic in Maiduguri.
Objectives
- 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 pescriptions 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.
Other:
- Participate in meetings and trainings when required;
- Perform other relevant duties as requested by supervisors
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
Aptitude Test Date
17th March, 2017.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit the below documents to: pui.jobs.nigeria@gmail.com
- Updated CV,
- Letter of motivation,
- Copy of work certificates,
- Copy of relevant certificates
- Reference contacts.
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