Pharmacy Assistant at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

General Objectives

• Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy assistant prepares order/ delivery to various field teams, monitors drug consumption, according to PUI procedures.
• S/he respects logistic and pharmacy procedures, fills in weekly orders and does inventory controls.

Respionsibilities & Tasks
Preparation of Drug order:

• Receive Drug order from the Facility Supervisor, and verify that required information is on the form, and prepare deliveries.
• Store drugs and medical consumables according to standards.
• Check if the orders are in conformity with consumption.
• Prepare clear and detailed delivery sheets for supplies delivered and ensure it is received by the appropriate staff and validated by the PM and Pharmacist
• Adhere to PUI practice policies and procedures for preparation of drug order and medical consumables.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Pharmacy Management:

• Store drugs according to PUI standards and protocols.
• Record and compile daily and weekly consumption form and send information to pharmacist.
• Inventory taking of first aid kits and pep kits regularly
• Submit drug order to pharmacist on a requested basis.
• Monitor temperature and humidity, using the charts
• Receive the orders from teams 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.
• Monthly inventory of the Base Pharmacy together with the pharmacist
• Update stock cards regularly
• Monitor the supply quantity, expiration dates and quality of medicines and medical supplies.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and report weekly to the Pharmacist.
• Apply specific hygiene protocols.
• 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 requested which is not available.
• Together with Pharmacist and Drug dispenser conduct inventory control of site dispensary on a regular basis.
• Follow all safety measures and rules in the Pharmacy
• Collect and file order delivery sheets, consumption sheets and other documents.

Other:

• Participate in meetings and trainings when required.
• Perform other relevant duties as requested by supervisor

Salary
N344,223 Monthly.