Medicines Dispenser

Updated: May 18, 2024 02:00 PM GMT

Borno State Government

Maiduguri

Main Purpose
• To provide an accurate, timely, and qualitative dispensing service of drugs according to medical prescriptions and the protocols, standards and procedures in order to improve the patient’s health conditions.

Job Description
• Dispensing medication to patients according to medical prescription, ensuring the medication is labeled with the correct drug name, strength, quantity, expiry date, directions for use and additional required information and providing clear instructions and advice on how to take the drug, when, how long, how to store, possible side-effects and any other relevant warnings. Making sure the patient understands in order to ensure correct treatment.
• Adhering to practice policies and procedures for dispensing medicines, in particular those relating to controlled drugs and ensuring respect of confidentiality in dispensing
• Placing accurate and timely orders with the central stock, maintaining minimum stock levels of medicines, checking expiry dates and... More Detail