JOB ADVERT – Pharmacist
Location: Scott Hospital, Morija
Responsible To: Medical Superintendent
Department: Medical
Grade: H
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Medical Superintendent, the Pharmacist is responsible for instituting quality service systems and safety precautions, conducting and monitoring techniques, training staff, managing pharmacy inventory systems, implementing efficient data and network systems, and providing advisory services to doctors and clinical staff.
The Pharmacist will plan, organize, and coordinate pharmacy services and operations, supervise and evaluate staff, and develop policies and procedures to ensure program effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
1. Essential Pharmaceutical Services
- Order drugs and medical supplies
- Receive and distribute supplies to wards and male clinic
- Record and pre-pack drugs for dispensing
- Ensure continuous availability of pharmaceuticals
2. Advisory on Pharmaceutical Use
- Monitor prescriptions for rational prescribing patterns
- Dispense medications with effective counseling
- Provide health interventions and education
- Attend major ward rounds with clinical staff
3. Storage & Distribution Management
- Ensure standard storage conditions for pharmaceuticals
- Monitor and record storage temperatures
- Maintain accurate transaction records
- Conduct biannual stock-taking
- Ensure proper storage and distribution at ward level
- Maintain pharmaceutical security
4. Data Compilation & Reporting
- Collect daily consumption data using bin cards and tally sheets
- Compile monthly consumption reports
- Use data to advise on drug utilization
- Submit monthly reports
Job Specification
- Degree in Pharmacy
- Five (5) years’ experience
- Registered with Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council
Required Attributes & Skills
- Computer literacy
- Strong communication skills
- Physical fitness
- Supervisory ability
- Teamwork
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, extended hours, and holidays
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two reference letters
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Valid retention certificate
- Certified copy of ID
Submit to:
Human Resources Office
Scott Hospital of LECSA
P/Bag Morija 190
Deadline: 13 August 2025 at 12:00 noon
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