Pharmacy Store Officer at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR): (Deadline 23 November 2023)
Pharmacy Store Officer at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR): (Deadline 23 November 2023)
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda, “A center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education, and research”.
This is an exciting time for King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda as we embrace a new strategic direction.
The hospital has continued to grow due to its positive reputation for authentic compassionate health care and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized surgical and medical services.
King Faisal Hospital Kigali is looking for suitable candidate to fill the following positions
POSITION: Pharmacy Store Officer
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- He/she must have Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or nursing with experience in management of Pharmacy store
- Three years of experience in inventory management, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.
- He/she must be licensed as Pharmacist or Registered Nurse.
- Relevant certification or training in pharmaceutical and surgical consumables inventory management and storage.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical and surgical consumables regulations and guidelines.
- Proven experience in pharmacy and surgical consumables store management or a related role within a healthcare setting.
- Proficiency in using inventory management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and inventory control.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain an accurate and well-organized inventory of pharmaceuticals, surgical
- Consumables, medical supplies, and related products.
- Continuously monitor stock levels, initiate timely reorders, and prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Conduct regular stock audits and reconcile any discrepancies.
- Collaborate with other directorates (clinical, finance, Procurement) to assess pharmaceutical and surgical consumables needs and plan procurement accordingly.
- Source, purchase, and receive pharmaceuticals, surgical supplies, and consumables from approved suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Ensure pharmaceuticals, surgical consumables, and supplies are stored, organized, and labeled appropriately to maintain their integrity.
- Implement safety and security measures to safeguard the pharmacy and surgical consumables store from theft, damage, or tampering.
- Monitor and control environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity to preserve product quality.
- Verify the authenticity and quality of received pharmaceuticals, surgical consumables, and supplies.
- Manage the proper disposal of expired or damaged items in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Implement quality control processes to uphold the highest standards of product handling.
- Maintain detailed records of all inventory transactions, including receipts, issues, and returns.
- Generate reports for internal audits, regulatory inspections, and budget planning.
- Ensure compliance with all documentation and record-keeping requirements.
- Stay updated on pharmaceutical and surgical consumables regulations, industry standards, and hospital policies.
- Ensure the pharmacy and surgical consumables store operates in strict adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with the hospitals regulatory affairs team as necessary.
- Work closely with pharmacy and surgical store manager and staff to optimize the supply chain efficiently.
- Provide support during emergencies, including the distribution of essential pharmaceuticals, surgical consumables, and supplies in crisis situations.
- Participate in training and development programs to enhance the capabilities of the pharmacy and surgical services team.
How to Apply: Join us and take on the challenge to provide Patient Cantered Care.
Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic credentials, National ID, Recommendation letter from a previous employer and valid license to practice for (Clinical Staff) to the link mentioned above. Deadline for application is November 23rd, 2023.
KFH, R is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Dr. ZERIHUN ABEBE
Chief Executive Officer
