Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

The …Pharmacy Tech’s responsibilities include:         

·          Manage and oversee the pharmacy and its daily operations.

·          Dispense medicines according to prescriptions issued by the authorized medical personnel.

·          Ensure responsibility for the quantity and quality of medicines, including proper storage, daily stock recording, safekeeping, and monitoring of expiry dates.

·          Arrange and organize medicines alphabetically and ensure cleanliness and proper hygiene of the pharmacy and pharmaceutical products, including injections, oral syrups, and medical supplies.

·          Dispense medicines strictly according to the prescription without making any changes and in accordance with the instructions of the responsible medical personnel.

·          Explain to patients the proper method of medicine storage and safety precautions, as well as how to take and use medicines according to the instructions on the prescription.

·          Prepare powdered oral syrups by adding boiled and cooled water and explain the proper method of use to the patient.

·          Regularly check the expiry dates of medicines and prioritize the use of medicines that are closest to their expiry date, following the FEFO (First-Expiry, First-Out) principle.

·          Inform the Clinic In-Charge about medicines that are due to expire at least one month in advance.

·          Hand over expired medicines to the responsible department in accordance with established procedures.

·          Maintain and properly file all daily prescriptions in a complete and organized manner.

·          Maintain and regularly update stock cards completely, including the item name, date, quantity, description, and daily stock balance.

·          Ensure that patients and unauthorized persons do not enter the pharmacy.

·          Properly close and lock the pharmacy at the end of working hours.

·          Participate actively in relevant trainings and capacity-building activities.

·          Consult and coordinate with doctors regarding doubtful or unclear cases.

·          Prepare and submit the monthly pharmacy report of the clinic.

·          Prepare the monthly medicine order accurately and according to the actual requirements of the clinic.

·          Receive and verify supplied medicines in coordination with the Supervisor and ensure that the delivered items correspond with the relevant documents.

Job Requirements

Candidates must have the following qualifications:   

·          Graduated from a recognized Pharmacy Technician Institute or Faculty of Pharmacy. Preference will be given to candidates who have graduated from the faculty of Pharmacy.

·          Priority will be given to qualified candidates who are residents of the local area.

·          Valid registration/license from the relevant health authority.

·          Preferably 1–2 years of relevant work experience in Pharmacy services, especially in a hospital or health facility.

·          Basic computer skills for recording data and preparing reports.

·          Ability to work effectively under pressure and in resource-limited settings.

·          Good communication and interpersonal skills.

·          Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; knowledge of English

·          Willingness to work in remote and underserved areas when