Drug Dispenser at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

General Objective

• Under the direct supervision of the PHC Supervisor, 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.

Dispense Medicines:

• Dispense medication to patients according to medical prescription
• Ensure the medication is labeled with the correct drug name, strength, quantity, expiry date, directions for use and includes and additional required information
• Provide clear instructions and advice on how to take the drug, when, how long, how to store, possible side-effects and any other relevant warnings.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records and regularly reporting them to OPD supervisor.

Drugs Management:

• Maintain the integrity and security of the dispensary by admitting only authorized personnel.
• Set up and maintain the pharmacy stock according to good storage practices (storage of drugs by categories, alphabetic order, and expiry date…)
• Implement stock cards system for each item and update each stock card on a timely manner
• Ensure that FEFO (first expired first out) is respected
• Report to the OPD Supervisor/Team Leader immediately about any change in drugs, in form of appearance, colour, smell, etc.
• Inform the OPD supervisor in case of any missing/damaged/expired item
• Participate in a physical inventory of the pharmacy and medical stock, including consumables and laboratory material on a monthly basis
• Record and compile daily and weekly consumption form and send information to OPT supervisor.
• Submit drug order to OPD supervisor on a requested basis
• Receive the orders from Pharmacy and inspect items, as to quality, quantity, and expiry dates. Inform the Pharmacist with feedback in case of irregularity.
• Ensure that the main stock and the pharmacy are kept clean.

Communication and Reporting:

• Participate in appropriate trainings provided by Première Urgence Internationale
• Participate actively in meetings when required.
• Inform the direct supervisor of the various needs.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs. The employee could be requested to perform other tasks as his/her line manager may judge necessary.

Requirements
Education Level:

• Secondary School, with skills in mathematics.
• A Health Background is desirable.

Work Experience:

• 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.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in local languages - Hausa and Kanuri.
• Acceptable knowledge of English (speaking, reading & writing).