Pharmacy Technologist at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

Job Responsibilities 

Logistics Management

• Plans and forecasts for program drugs and medical supplies(includes laboratory commodities and medical equipment)
• Receives and verifies drugs and medical supplies delivered to the central stores
• Participates in the procurement of drugs and medical supplies
• Maintain stock, storing and handling it properly
• Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, inventories, control records for narcotics and controlled drugs
• Ensures timely delivery and adequate stocks of drugs and medical supplies are available in the sites
• Coordinates site level reports and requests

Patient Management

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy and to evaluate their suitability.
• Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.
• Dispense prescriptions and provide additional support to the medical team

Quality Assurance/ Control

• Advise procurement team on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment and health-care supplies.
• Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
• Collaborate with the treatment team at the clinic to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications and characteristics.