Senior Pharmacist

Friendship Hospital - Naguru)

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH/RRH

Reports to: Principal Pharmacist

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Experience: At least three (3) years’ working experience as Pharmacist in Government. Other

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Duties and

a) Institute measures to ensure quality preparation of medicine and infusion. b) Prepare procurement plan and initiate procurement of medicine and sundries.

c) Coordinate with National Drug Authority to ensure that medicines supplied conform to the prescribed standards and requisitions made. d) Plan, requisition and ensure availability of medicines and adequate stock levels. e) Provide guidelines and advice Health Workers on medicines usage and prescriptions. f) Coordinate with other Health Units to ensure proper recording, storage and dispensing of drugs. g) Participate in developing and reviewing National Formulary. h) Plan, budget, prepare work-plan and account for resources allocated. i) Formulate and develop pharmaceutical policies, standards and guidelines in collaboration with other Agencies. j) Conduct research in medicines and clinical areas. k) Prepare and submit periodic reports.

l) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.