Pharmacist

Saarthi; India; Presencial; INR 290.000 - 424.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Hans Foundation (THF) invites applications for a Pharmacist to support Mobile Medical Units in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. The role involves preparing and administering medicines per physician orders, with emphasis on safe handling, patient counseling, and teamwork with MBBS doctors, SPOs, lab technicians, and drivers.

Contractual for 1 year with renewal based on performance; Hindi and local dialect proficiency required, with 1–5 years field experience and B. Pharma/ D. Pharma qualifications.

Formación

• B. Pharma or D. Pharma from a recognized college/university.
• Experience of 1–5 years in field/clinic.
• Fluent in Hindi and a local dialect.
• Strong community mobilization and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Organize the pharmacy to enable quick product identification.
• Maintain stock, labeling, and prevent expiry of medicines.
• Review prescriptions for appropriateness and legality.
• Advise patients and provide information and basic services.
• Keep patient history records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with health staff and assist mobile OPD/health camps.
• Undertake duties assigned by Coordinating Office management.

Conocimientos

Community mobilization

Communication skills

Hindi language

Educación

B. Pharma

D. Pharma

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Description

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

PROJECT OVERVIEW: MOBILE MEDICAL UNITS

India's healthcare faces rising costs and chronic disease prevalence, with rural areas being significantly underserved. To address these disparities, innovative solutions like Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) are crucial.MMUs help reduce health disparities by providing urgent care, preventative screenings, and chronic disease management directly in communities. They leverage local assets to offer tailored, affordable healthcare, adapting to community needs.The Hans Foundation's MMUs reach underdeveloped and inaccessible areas, providing quality primary healthcare and increasing health awareness. Currently, they operate in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Assam.Each MMU team includes an MBBS Doctor, a SPO, a Pharmacist, a Lab Technician, and a Driver, supported by village-level Health Workers. This approach ensures comprehensive healthcare delivery at the grassroots level.By implementing MMUs, The Hans Foundation aims to provide equitable and accessible healthcare to underserved rural populations in India.

Location of Job

Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh

Type of Employment

Contractual for 1-year, renewable basis performance

No. of Position

1

Reporting to

Project Coordinator

Job Summary

Pharmacist will be responsible for preparing and administering appropriate pharmaceuticals to patients. She/he achieves this by executing a physician's order. The job entails a high level of responsibility and knowledge. A pharmacist does not merely hand out prescribed medicine; he/she has the expertise and willingness to assist people and provide them with information and solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster.
• Maintain full control over delivering, stocking and labeling medicine and other products and monitor their condition to prevent expiring or deterioration.
• Review and execute physician's prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality.
• Listen carefully to customers to interpret their needs and issues and offer information and advice.
• Provide assistance other medical services such as injections, blood pressure/ temperature measurements etc.
• Keep records of patient history and of all activities regarding heavy medication.
• Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations and procedures.
• Liaoning with other healthcare personnel / medical officers to supply and receive relevant information about the background and progress of patients, as well as to refer order for progress to be made.
• Assist the coordinator health/ medical officers during routine mobile OPD / health camps or in time of emergency.
• Undertake any other duties assigned time to by Coordinating Office management
• Other Indicative Requirements Educational Qualifications:B. Pharma/D. Pharma from a recognized college/universityFunctional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioral, Language, Certifications etc.)- Experience of working in field/clinic for 1-5 years.
• The candidate should be well versed with Hindi and local dialect.
• Community mobilization and communication skills