Pharmacy Assistant job at Medical Teams International Uganda

About the Organization

In our broken world, so many people are suffering. They are pushed to the margins and forgotten. Men, women and children are persecuted and left without homes. They are hurting, sick and in crisis.

God calls us to love the vulnerable, to dare to love like Jesus. He uses us to provide people in crisis with protection and care.

We work to restore health as the first step to restoring hope. Because every person deserves the chance for a better life.

Job Description

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: The Pharmacy Assistant will be 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.

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.

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Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

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.
One year of experience in a community or hospital pharmacy
Experience working with INGOs is an added advantage
Knowledge of store management
Knowledge of ERP systems/Rx solution
Knowledge in medicine dispensing.
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
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