Dispensary Assistant

Background

AHF is an international humanitarian organization operating in Zimbabwe, partnering with Ministry of Health and Child Care as well as local Authorities to create Centers of Excellence in HIV management in health facilities. AHF is looking for a highly qualified Dispensary Assistant to fill in the positions that has arisen at Beitbridge COE

Position Summary

The Dispensary Assistant will be assigned to work at the heath facility pharmacy under the guidance and technical supervision of the Doctor in Charge based at the facility as well as local Pharmacy in charge

Duties and Responsibilities

The main responsibilities for the Dispensary Assistant are to provide correct medication including Anti-Retroviral therapy (ART) to clients at the facility. S/he will assist in the provision of quality care, treatment, monitoring and enhanced adherence of clients to treatments provided as per protocol.

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 Prompt collection and dispatch of client scripts; Correct input of patient/prescription into the system
 Check expiry dates before dispensing. Practice FEFO principle
 Correct and accurate assembling and labeling of prescription
 Check expiry dates of stocks every month
 Flag stock with less than 3 months’ expiry and facilitate quick movement of said stock
 Prompt and complete processing of dispensary requirements from stores at agreed reorder levels
 Prompt response to queries and enquiries; Complete and temperature and humidity data logs daily
 Alert Facility in Charges, and AHF Pharmacy Manager of new dispensary needs immediately
 Manage the smart ART dispensers
 Perform all duties according to the regulation and requirements of MCAZ and MoHCC

Qualifications and Experience

 A relevant qualification in dispensing practice.
 At least one years’ experience dispensary experience
 Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
 Experience with Antiretroviral drugs
 Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical solutions.
 Ability to communicate well with patients in a healthcare center setting. Excellent customer service skills.