Position title: Stabilization Center (SC) Pharmacist

Number of Positions: 1

Location: MMC, Borno State

Contract type: Full time
Duration: 6 months

Reporting to: SC Medical Doctor / Multi-sectoral Manager
Start Date: As soon as possible

1. Background

FRAD Foundation, in partnership with its Donor and the Borno State Ministry of Health and Primary Care Development Board (SPHCDB) is implementing a comprehensive life-saving Nutrition and Health services to provide treatment to SAM children with medical complication in MMC, Borno State. This aim to reduce severe acute malnutrition among children 6-59 months and promote IYCF optimal practices.

2. Job Overview / Summary

• The Pharmacist will assist with the dispensing of medications, check prescriptions, and provide advice to patients on the medicines that have been prescribed for the patients. S/he will ensure an adequate supply of pharmacies through smart inventory management, review of actual usage, and review of re-order levels. The Pharmacist will develop and implement strategic initiatives and services.
• The pharmacist shall ensure the overall functioning of FRAD Pharmacy in the facility and an adequate supply of quality medicines and medical equipment in the SC facility.

3. Pharmacist Duties

• As a pharmacist, you will be responsible for preparing and dispensing medications to patients. You will achieve this by executing a physician’s order. 
• The job entails a high level of responsibility and knowledge. A pharmacist does not merely hand out prescribed medicine; he/she has the expertise and willingness to assist people and provide them with information and solutions.
• Conduct Drugs consumption analysis based on Average Monthly Consumption reports received from project teams and provide time feedback and recommendations to the teams.
• Ensure timely and regular supply of medical commodities to SC facility to avoid stock-out and interruption of ongoing activities.
• Ensure implementation of appropriate quality controls and records, in order to ensure good storage conditions (temperatures, humidity and light exposure)
• The pharmacist must be fully qualified to interpret symptoms so that the patient can either be given immediate treatment for a trifling condition.
• Pharmacists must also be able to provide professional advice on drug description
• Reviewing and executing physician’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality
• Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of the Clinic drug Formulary 
• Keeping records of all drugs, doses and prices on the automated inventory of the clinic. 
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Be caring, compassionate and professional at all times;
• Manage clinical risk.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time

4. Medical Supply Management

• Supervise the delivery and receipt of goods and the quality control of drugs received

• The supply chain of medicines must be safe, reliable and documented at all levels.
• Verify and validate the expiry date of all medical drugs in accordance with the pharmaceutical management procedure

5. Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ experience working as a pharmacist
• Strong sense of organization and attention to details
• Experience working with public health and health systems is an advantage.

6. Key Competencies

• Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication
• Working Under Pressure
• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem solving and Initiative
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Detail 

7. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

A detailed CV and Cover letter explaining suitability for the role (maximum 2 pages)

Applications should be sent via FRAD Foundation Recruitment website https://fradfoundation.org/jobs/sc-pharmacist/

Note:

• Application will be reviewed on rolling basis
• FRAD reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to annual the selection process at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected applicants.
• FRAD Foundation is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Please also submit your application with the disclosure forms.