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Assistant Technical Officer, Pharmacy

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Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

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 Hausa communications, including presentation and training skills.
Understanding of Kanuri Language is an asset. Well-developed computer skills.

Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
Carrying out inspection duties as provided for under the Poisons and Pharmacist’s Act, the Dangerous Drug Act and the Food and Drug Decree and other operational legislations
Dispensing prescribed medications to in-and-outpatients whilst providing accurate medication advice.
Maintaining stores and keeping relevant store records.
Preparing extemporaneous medicaments such as mixtures, lotions, ointments, syrups, etc.
Provides technical information and advice to other health professionals.
Ensuring proper storage and issuance of all drugs over the duration of the project.
Participating in routine quality control audits of all drugs in stock.
Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
Compiles and submits periodic reports
Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned

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