Dispenser

Reference: HRM 72/173/33 - Butabika NMRH

Reports to: Pharmacist

Qualifications: Diploma in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognised Institution.

Duties and

a) Receive, interpret and dispense prescriptions in accordance with approved standards and procedures. b) Prepare, package and label medicines accurately. Page 65 of 91

c) Provide appropriate information to patients on the use, dosage, storage and possible effects of medicines. d) Maintain accurate records of medicines dispensed. e) Participate in the receipt, storage and issuance of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies. f) Monitor pharmaceutical stocks and report shortages, expiries, damages and other discrepancies. g) Participate in stock-taking and inventory management. h) Ensure proper storage and handling of medicines in accordance with established standards. i) Participate in health education and promotion on the rational use of medicines. j) Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities in pharmaceutical services.

k) Observe professional standards, confidentiality and the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. l) Participate in Continuing Professional Development activities. m) Prepare and submit periodic reports on dispensing and pharmaceutical activities. n) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time