Dispenser
| Location | Kwania, Uganda |
| Date Posted | February 20, 2020 |
| Category | Government Health Care / Medical Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Job Title : Dispenser
Salary Scale : U5
Reports To : Pharmacist
Responsible For : Pharmacy Orderly
Job Purpose
To dispense and advise patients on proper use and storage of medicines
Key Outputs
i. Dispensing activities planned;
ii. Medicines given to patients registered;
iii. Advice to various stake holders tendered;
iv. Requisitions for medicines and health supplies made;
v. Assistance in the preparation of quality compounded medicines and infusions provided;
vi. Expired and damaged medicines reported;
vii. Reports compiled and submitted; and
viii.Participation in research activities.
Key Functions
i. Planning for dispensing activities in the hospital;
ii. Registering all medicines given to patients ;
iii. Advising patients and attendants on proper use and storage of medicines;
iv. Advising Clinicians and other Health Professionals on prescriptions;
v. Making requisitions for medicines and health supplies from stores;
vi. Assisting in the Preparation of quality compounded medicines and infusions;
vii. Reporting expired and damaged medicines;
viii.Compiling and submitting reports; and
ix. Participating in research activities.
Skills
Ethics and integrity;
Concern for quality and standards;
Communication; and
Time management.
Education Requirements
Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Applying Instructions
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the following vacant posts that exist in Kwania District Local Government. Applications should be submitted in triplicates filled in own writing on Public Service Commission form 3 (revised 2008), to the
secretary,
District Service Commission,
P.o Box 16
Aduku-Kwania
Serving Officers should route their applications through their Head of Departments or responsible officer for endorsement who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates, transcripts, pass slips, National identity card and identity cards from all the institutions, schools attended, registration and annual practicing License where applicable and any other supporting documents with three recent passport size photographs and any other relevant documents to each of the three applications forms.
Those that will be invited for interviews must come with original academic and professional documents, Identity Cards from all the institutions/Schools attended. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application forms are obtainable free from the Public Service Commission and Secretary District Service Commission Offices or can be downloaded from www.psc.co.ug website Application forms should reach the
Chief Administrative Officer's Office,
Kwania District Local Government,
P.O Box 16, Aduku,
Please ensure that you read and understand the Job Descriptions and Specifications for the position you are interested in that can be access on the Public Service Commission Website and any DSC offices in the Country.