Dispenser
Dispense medicines and ensure proper drug management practices
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Overview
Dispense medicines and ensure proper drug management practices
You have:
- Certificate in pharmaceuticals.
- Registered with Uganda Allied Health Professionals.
- Experience of at least one year dispensing medicines in a health facility.
- Good knowledge of Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) tools.
Job Description
Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people affected by war and natural disasters. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
The IRC was registered in Uganda in mid-1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and development, Health, Economic recovery and Development and women protection and empowerment as well as contributing to the response to the Southern Sudanese Refugee situation. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Lamwo, Moroto, Kyaka and West Nile.
Job Overview: Under the guidance of the Pharmacy Technician, the Dispenser will be responsible to dispensing medicines and ensuring timely ordering and reporting to avoid stock outs. The dispenser will ensure good storage practices of pharmaceutical supplies at the facility.
Duties and Responsibilities: •Dispense drugs to clients. •Conduct counselling of clients. •Ensure proper recording of drugs. •Monitor drug stock and inform the supervisor. •Participate in the drug stocktaking. •Conduct daily commodity reconciliation. •Conduct bimonthly commodity ordering and reporting and submit the orders and reports to pharmacy technician for review and approval. •Participate in CME and any other trainings organized by IRC. •Provide health education on medicine use. •Ensure health, safety, and security in your area of operation. •Promote the vision, mission and the values of IRC as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines of the Organization. •Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
•Certificate in pharmaceuticals. •Registered with Uganda Allied Health Professionals. •Experience of at least one year dispensing medicines in a health facility. •Good knowledge of Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) tools.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Standards for Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a time you successfully counseled a patient on medication usage? | This question helps assess your interpersonal skills and ability to communicate medical information effectively. | Share a specific instance where you provided effective counseling, focusing on the outcome and what you learned. |
| How do you ensure accuracy when dispensing medication? | The interviewer is looking for your attention to detail and understanding of pharmaceutical processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to manage medication inventory? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
rescue.org
