Dispenser – Entebbe
Brief Job Summary:
To participate in the preparation, documentation, and dispensing of drugs and other supplies to hospital units and clients. This role requires a professional demeanor, excellent communication skills, and empathy to ensure patients are accurately counseled, improving adherence to treatment and guidelines.
Key Duties & Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare, package, label, and dispense drugs against validated prescriptions or orders, adhering to national standards and C-CARE procedures accurately and timely.
- Prepare documentation and labels for all products in line with C-CARE standard operating procedures.
- Receive and evaluate prescriptions/orders from patients or hospital staff, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols.
- Verify that prescription details meet legal requirements and liaise with medical/nursing staff as needed.
- Ensure dispensed medicines are checked against prescriptions and consult prescribing doctors for any doubts about medication appropriateness, dosage, or labeling.
- Communicate treatment information to patients and relay accurate details to team members.
- Monitor drug expiry dates and ensure timely rotation or use in wards/clinics before expiry.
- Conduct regular stock checks and stock takes to maintain adequate medical supplies (drugs, sundries, fluids, etc.) and remove expired items. This includes checking stock in:
- Theatre & Sterilization
- Pharmacy cages and dispensary
- Stock cupboards
- Wards (OPD, IPDs)
- Ensure refrigerated items are stored at appropriate temperatures and regularly monitor/record fridge temperatures.
- Maintain accurate data entries and documentation (e.g., stock cards, Navision) for prescriptions/supplies to ensure accountability.
- Be fully accountable for drug usage in the pharmacy and report any abuse of medical resources.
- Answer phone calls per C-CARE etiquette, assess queries, respond, or refer to appropriate staff.
- Attend meetings and training sessions as requested and stay updated via inter/intranet, noticeboards, etc.
- Check for contraindications or harmful drug interactions (e.g., in pregnancy) to ensure patient safety.
- Dispose of used/unwanted materials (e.g., expired drugs) per C-CARE SOPs.
- Participate in unit assessments and internal audits to ensure service quality.
- Ensure safe storage of materials/equipment and maintain adequate stock takes.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Pharmacist or Pharmacy team leader.
Person Specifications:
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Pharmacy Technology.
- Registration with the Uganda Allied Health Professionals Council.
Years of Experience:
- At least 1 year of dispensing experience.
Skills Required:
- Knowledge of key pharmacology terms and standards.
- Dispensing experience is an added advantage.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Excellent customer care and communication skills.
- Knowledge of key drug indications, regimens, and interactions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.
- Entrepreneurial mindset.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing medications.
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Closing Date : 27th July, 2025