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Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy

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Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
Full-time

The ATO Pharmacy will provide technical guidance to all supported health facilities on logistics management of commodities. S/he will also be responsible for providing guidance to health facilities on prescriptions and dispensing of drugs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality patient care.
  • Conduct inspection as provided for under the Poisons and Pharmacist’s Act, the Dangerous Drug Act and the Food and Drug Decree and other operational legislations.
  • Dispense prescribed medications to in-and-outpatients whilst providing accurate medication advice.
  • Support and provide guidance on maintenance of stores and keeping relevant store records.
  • Prepare extemporaneous medicaments such as mixtures, lotions, ointments, syrups, etc.
  • Provide technical information and advice to other health professionals.
  • Ensure proper storage and issuance of all drugs over the duration of the project.
  • Building capacity of GoN HCWs on LMC.
  • Participate in routine quality control audits of all drugs in stock.
  • Adhere to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics.
  • Work with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project.
  • Compile and submits periodic reports.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Educational Background: 
B.Pharm or its equivalent
Skills/Experience: 
  • Sound knowledge of inventory control systems.
  • Experience must include managing health commodity logistics information systems, including forecasting/quantification of medical Commodities.
  • Knowledge of the key principles and approaches to health systems strengthening.
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding integrated health programs.
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and any of the local language, including presentation and training skills.
  • Well-developed computer skills.
  • 1- to 3 years post national youth service experience managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
  • Must have a valid practicing license.
  • Experience working with a humanitarian organization.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
Compensation/Benefits: 

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Organization Info

Fhi 360

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1974
About Us
Mission: 

To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.

Why Work For Us?: 

We Believe…

…the key to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people lies in generating, sharing, and applying knowledge.

…sustainability comes from improving the capacity of individuals and countries to address their needs.

…in partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities.

…in approaches that address human needs as a whole

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 18 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 18 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Fhi 360
industry: 
Nonprofit