Druggist/Store Keeper

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECFICATION

 Druggist/Store Keeper

Reporting to Technical Head Centre Manager, MCH Specialty Centre Manager, Procurement and Centre Manager

Place of work MSIE Centre

Job Grade 5

Category Clinical

Code TBD

1. JOB SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision of Technical Head/ MCH, Specialty Centre Manager the incumbent manages the drugs and non-medical supplies store of MSIE; safely keeps the drugs, contraceptives, and consumable medical and non-medical supplies; receives and disposes with proper documentation all the items coming to or out of the store; prepares monthly report of drug consumption and purchase requirements; dispense medicines and contraceptives according to the directive of the nurse or the doctor.

1. DUTIES/TASKS

• Takes responsibility for storage of /RH related pharmaceuticals storage and uses adopted procedures and standards in accordance with national policies and standards and ensures proper implementation

• Puts to use proper stock control, utilization, timely ordering and restocking of drugs, contraceptives, and consumable medical supplies

• Makes sure all medical and non-medical materials are stored in appropriate places away from rain, dust, pilferage and deterioration

• Issues the right kinds of supplies, contraceptives and medicaments according to the prescriptions given;

• Gives proper explanation and direction to clients on the type of contraceptives or medicaments issued;

• Alerts the supervisors that contraceptives and other medical supplies are utilized before their expiry dates;

• Ensures that all types of medicines and supplies are safely and properly kept and maintained;

• Prepares and submits stock reports as per the organization’s rules and regulations

• Prepares and disburses stocks in consultation with the concerned units and approval of the clinic manager

• Consolidates drugs, medical and non-medical supplies, and equipment annual purchase plan;

• Undertakes any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification Requirements

1. Education

          Diploma in pharmacy

1. Experience

           Two years as Junior Druggist, in procurement, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals                                

1. Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Good Customer handling and awareness of quality care;

• Awareness of concepts and strategies of supplies;

• Awareness of MOH and donors guideline;

• Strong oral and written communication;

• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages.

• Pro-Choice

How To Apply

Interested and Qualified candidates can Apply by using the email: Humanresource@mariestopes.org.et