Reports to: Lead Clinician, Kasese Health Centre

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checking drug stocks and making orders from the main drug storage 
• Prepacking drugs ready for dispensing
• Receiving prescriptions for dispensation and checking dosages 
• Issuing required medicines to patients and giving instructions on how to use and store them
• Record data in relevant registers
• Use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) in conducting various processes such as requisition, dispensing and inventory
• Compile and submit reports to the supervisor on monthly basis 
• Assist in providing pharmaceutical care
• To be a custodian of the medicines and medical supplies in the pharmacy
• Monitor drugs using HIMS tools and guidelines and report to the supervisor
• Conduct proper handovers with necessary personnel
• Ensure inventory is conducted timely and always up to date 
• Ensure the pharmacy is clean and drugs are packed properly on shelves
• Work as part of the team to provide support to other members of the health care team 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate in Pharmacy obtained from the recognized institution 
• At least 1 year of work experience with a clean track record
• Registered with the Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority
• Practical knowledge in use of computer packages such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge in use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) will be an added advantage
• Self-starter and able to work under minimum supervision
• Willing to work in the remotest settings and of good understanding of health issues affecting rural communities in Malawi
• Team player and of good interpersonal communication skills

  Written applications which includes Curriculum Vitae (with 3 traceable referees) should be sent to following address; The Country Director, Orant Charities Africa, P/bag 365, Lilongwe. Or apply by sending an email to: [email protected] by 5pm on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.