Dispenser
| Location | Bududa, Uganda |
| Date Posted | April 3, 2020 |
| Category |
Government
Health Care / Medical Management |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | UGX |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
Post title: Dispenser
Department: Health
Salary Scale: U5Sc
No. of Vacancies: 01
Reference No.: DSC/156/02/43/2020Bud
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 should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Commission (PSC) form 3 (Revised 2008) to the
Secretary,
Bududa District Service Commission,
P. O. Box 292,
Mbale
Applicants should attach to each of the three application forms photocopies of their academic/professional documents and one colored recent passport size photographs. Applications should bear the title and reference number of the post applied for.
Applicants who are serving officers should route their applications through their responsible officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. They should also attach copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion if any, where applicable.
Detailed Job Descriptions and Persons Specifications can be obtained from the Job and Persons Specifications guidelines for jobs in Local Governments as amended as well as other Public Service circular letters and guidelines relating to recruitments which are available in all Districts and also on the website www.publicservice.go.ug .
Application forms are obtainable free of charge from District Service Commission Offices or Public Service Commission in Kampala