Graduate Pharmacy Technician - Gwoza LGA at FHI 360 - Ministry of Health

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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

FHI 360 is collaborating with the Borno State Ministry of Health to respond to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Gwoza LGA

Job ID: 18048
Location: Maiduguri

Job Summary / Responsibilities

Basic Function: The Pharmacist/Dispenser will prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders, and dispensing medications by compounding, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
Carrying out inspection duties as provided for under the Poisons and Pharmacist’s Act, the Dangerous Drug Act and the Food and Drug Decree and other operational legislations
Dispensing prescribed medications to in-and-outpatients whilst providing accurate medication advice.
Maintaining stores and keeping relevant store records.
Preparing extemporaneous medicaments such as mixtures, lotions, ointments, syrups, etc.
Provides technical information and advice to other health professionals.
Ensuring proper storage and issuance of all drugs over the duration of the project.
Participating in routine quality control audits of all drugs in stock.
Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
Compiles and submits periodic reports
Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

1-3 years’ experience working as a pharmacist preferably in the NGO sector
Licensed pharmacist
Experience working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent in English and Hausa

Remuneration
Very competitive compensation package.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Or
Submit hard copies of applications to:
Ministry of Health,
Musa Usman Secretariat Complex,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.

Note

A collection box has been provided outside the office of the Director of Public Health (Dr. Lawi).
For this position, BSMoH employees are encouraged to apply. Rural Posting Allowances will be given to employees who are already employed by the BSMoH. The position above will be co-recruited and co-supervised by the Borno State Ministry of Health.
FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
FHI 360 will not provide support for relocation and travel stipends for candidates traveling from other locations.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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