Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Project Background
NUHI is a Community Base Organization is a not-for-profit development organization currently undertakes donor funded programming within 5 districts in Northern Uganda.
As from January 2019, NUHI in partnership with the district local governments of: Kabong, Abim,
Moroto, Nakapiripirit and kotido have been implementing the Austrian Development Agency funded Improving Water Supply Sustainability (IWAS II) in Northern Uganda. The project focuses on strengthening and operationalizing the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) systems for sustainability hinged on the Sub-County Water Supply Sustainability board (SWSSB) structure. No new facilities are constructed, but focus is on strengthening the existing structures for O&M in 850-point water sources benefiting 212,500 people in 20 sub counties. The Project is in its final year of implementation with strong indications for an extension.

As our programme in Uganda continues to grow, we are looking for a dynamic professional to join our team. Interested candidates should meet the basic qualifications outlined within the Candidate Profile and exhibit a strong desire to be a catalyst for change.
Job Title: Dispenser (5 positions)
Department: Health.
Location: Kabong, Abim, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Kotido

Job Summary
Under the supervision of Clinical Officer, the dispenser will be responsible for dispensing and advising patients on proper use and storage of medicines. He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts and community in the NUHI supported health facilities’ catchment population and collaborate with the integrated community health program to implement project activities. She/he will spend approximately 80% of his/her time in the field both at the health facility, health posts and in the community.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Planning for dispensing activities in the hospital
• Registering all medicines given to patients
• Advising patients and attendants on proper use and storage of medicines
• Advising Clinicians and other Health Professionals on prescriptions
• Making requisitions for medicines and health supplies from stores
• Assisting in the Preparation of quality compounded medicines and infusions
• Reporting expired and damaged medicines;
• Compiling and submitting reports; and
• Participating in research activities

Person Specifications Qualifications
• Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

Competences
• Information management
• Ethics and integrity
• Concern for quality and standards
• Communication
• Time management.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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Job application procedure
Send CV and Cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for to: The HR and Administration Manager, NUHI, Email to adimhillary@gmail.com (The Human Resource and Administration Department, NUHI)
Deadline: August 30, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merit, qualified female candidates and members of the community who meet the job requirements are strongly encouraged to apply
NUHI is an equal opportunity Employer, positions open to Ugandan Nationals only.

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