Pharmacy Assistant

Job Description

Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Company Name: Enroute International Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 49504 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Diploma in Pharmacy with at least 2 years of experience in a medical warehouse/pharmacy Or Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited academic institution.

• Registration license from Bangladesh Pharmacy Council.

• At least 2 years

• Previous experience with an international nongovernmental organization is an advantage.

• Knowledge and experience of working in public health sector in humanitarian crisis situation will be an added advantage.

• Previous work in Government health system under the Upazila Health System (UHS) will add value the position.

• Working experience in Cox’s Bazar district and/or knowledge of the Undocumented Myanmar Nationals and Rohingya refugees will be a plus.

• Fluent in English and Rohingya language

• Ensure medicine stock management for the assigned pharmacy and implementation of pharmacies standards.

• Provide support and technical input on all issues relevant to pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment.

• Ensure monthly consumption reports/inventory from all health facilities are in place

• Conduct a regular spot check, monthly complete stock count, pharmacy check list and update the related documents accordingly.

• Monitor the availability of medical products to avoid stock-outs and financial losses generated by expired items

• Monitor the availability of medical products to avoid stock-outs and financial losses generated by expired items;

• Analyze demands, prepare regular forecasts, calculate replenishment orders and initiate timely stock withdrawal request accordingly.

• Take timely measures to avoid stock-out and expiry of medicines and supplies

• Manage medical stocks ensuring security and maintenance.

• Ensure medicine receiving and dispatching according to guidelines/SOPs

• Perform quality control checks on all items received

• Keep all the pharmacy records/documents and inventory accurate and up to date.

• Ensure timely reporting on stock status.

• Make sure that the pharmacy medical commodities stored under a proper storage condition.

• Assist in ensuring Quality Assurance in medicinal and supply management.

• Assist in ensuring the rational drug use

• Strictly follow DGHS and IOM standards with respect to customer-friendly services, confidentialities of medical information, ethical standards and healthy working environment.

• Perform such other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Competencies:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services.

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM