Pharmacy Assistant

Position Overview:

The Pharmacy Assistant will support the Pharmacist in managing the supply and use of medicines across the hospital. This role includes dispensing medications to both walk-in and admitted patients, providing guidance on safe medication use, and ensuring prescriptions comply with all relevant laws and policies. The Pharmacy Assistant also plays a key role in patient counselling, customer service, and pharmacy operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense medications to both inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Verify that prescriptions are properly signed and authorised by a licensed prescriber.
• Receive and enter prescription orders accurately into the system.
• Prepare prescriptions, including counting pills, labelling, pricing, and compounding where necessary.
• Monitor the dispensing process to ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and internal policies.
• Assist in managing inventory to ensure optimal stock levels of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Counsel patients on proper medication use, including dosage, timing, and side effects.
• Provide accurate and clear drug information and education to patients.
• Assist in registering patients and attending to walk-ins.
• Welcome patients and visitors, addressing inquiries in a professional manner.
• Support community mobilization and health awareness activities as needed.
• Help manage patient flow and waiting times in the pharmacy.
• Address and resolve basic patient concerns or refer appropriately.

Other Duties:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated at any time. The Pharmacy Assistant may be required to undertake additional duties, projects, or responsibilities as assigned by the Superviser.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and registered with the Pharmacy, Medicines and Poisons Board
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a busy hospital or clinical setting
• Proven experience with Medical Inventory Management Systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Good observation and customer service skills

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality

Interested individuals are requested to submit applications as soon as possible. Application for this position will be reviewed on rolling basis as such we will close this advert when we are in receipt of sufficient applicants. Only Applications received through our official website will be considered.

Beit-CURE Children’s Hospital Malawi is a Christian (BCHM) mission hospital based in Blantyre that provides free orthopedic as well as plastic and reconstructive surgeries for children with correctable physical disabilities in Malawi. The integral mission for BCHM is “Healing the sick and proclaiming the Kingdom of God“

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