Pharmacist

The Hans Foundation; India; On-site; INR 201,000 - 312,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation, a public charitable trust in India, invites applications for a Pharmacist on a 1-year contractual basis at our Dholpur, Rajasthan site. The role involves preparing and administering medicines according to a physician’s order, with responsibility and patient-focused care.

Key duties include organizing the pharmacy for quick access, controlling stock and labeling, reviewing prescriptions for legality, and assisting with injections and basic health checks.

Qualifications

• M.Pharm / B.Pharm / D.Pharm from a recognised university.
• 01-03 Years of Experience in related field.
• State Paramedical council registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to enable quick product identification and access.
• Maintain full control over delivering, stocking and labeling medicines and monitor their condition to prevent expiry or deterioration.
• Review and execute physician’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality.
• Listen to customers to interpret needs and provide information and advice.
• Provide assistance with injections, blood pressure and temperature checks as needed.
• Keep records of patient history and all activities regarding medications.
• Comply with applicable rules and procedures; liaise with healthcare staff for patient progress.
• Assist during routine mobile OPD / health camps or emergencies and support coordinating office management.

Skills

Pharmacist duties

Education

B.Pharm/M.Pharm/D.Pharm

Job 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 57 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 organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

GENERAL

Location of Job: Dholpur, Rajasthan

No. of Positions: 01

Reporting to: Project Coordinator

Job type: Contractual for 1-year, renewable basis project requirements.

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 labelling 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

Educational Qualification and Experience:

• M.Pharma /B. Pharma/ D. Pharma from a recognized university.
• 01-03 Years of Experience in related field.
• State Paramedical council registration is mandatory.

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.