Pharmacy In-Charge at Kanyimbo Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and ensure standard procedures are adhered to in order to maintain quality in the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Update the formulary of drugs and supplies in collaboration with clinical staff and Ministry protocols to meet hospital needs.
• Compile and analyze consumption data to identify patterns of drug usage on a monthly basis to verify drug stock versus usage.
• Ensure that drugs are ordered and delivered on time and maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine stock levels; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
• Ensure all dispensed medication is correctly billed to capture revenue.
• Work with Head Clinician to determine drug needs on a regular basis and monitor stock levels of essential drugs, and manage/rotate stock to minimize expiry.
• Prepare purchase orders for the procurement of necessary medications, equipment, and supplies from vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare and compile internal & external reports as required by the management and government agencies.
• Ensure that pharmacy equipment is kept in good working condition.
• Ensure prevention of medication errors during dispensing by counter-checking and verifying the prescription on doses, allergies, patient identification, right drug, legibility, and giving clear usage instructions.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of invoices into the hospital management system.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary facility management committees.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered and licensed by the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a busy hospital pharmacy.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills.