Pharmacists at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Report to: Pharmacist Manager/CPM
Location: Based in Abuja

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•     Reviews prescriptions issued by AHF Providers or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and clinical appropriateness;
•     Supervise pharmacy personnel on pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutics processes and procedures including monitoring of ADRs and adherence counseling.
•     Answers questions and provides information to patients and providers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals;
•     Maintains established policies and procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste drugs
•     Manages appropriate data collection, such as client name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory
•     Work with relevant clinic site personnel to maintain accurate drugs records system for efficient drug logistics
•     Ensure completion and submission accurate and auditable monthly drug reports from AHF clinic sites
•     Assists the CPM/Pharmacy Manager in preparing a quarterly drug forecast:
•     Provides weekly adherence reports, monthly reports on Down Referral;
•     Collaborate with the relevant GON and states line ministries, departments or agencies on pharmaceutical and drug logistics issues

Education and/or Experience

•     BSc Pharm with 2-3 years relevant experience with NGOs or similar development organisation