Pharmacist

Keka Inc.; Udalguri; On-site; INR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation (THF) in Udalguri, Assam seeks a Pharmacist for mobile medical unit programs. You will prepare and administer medicines per physician orders, with responsibility and clinical knowledge. Prior field clinic experience and registration with the Pharmacy Council are required.

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, you will work in a team delivering primary healthcare in rural communities, supporting health camps and routine OPD activities when needed.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist must be registered with Pharmacy Council.
• Experience in field/clinic preferred.
• Knowledge of local languages and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Organize the pharmacy efficiently to speed drug identification.
• Control delivery, stocking, labeling; monitor expiry and condition.
• Review prescriptions for appropriateness and legality.
• Assist customers with information and advice.
• Provide injections, BP/temperature checks and basic services.
• Keep patient history records and medication activity.
• Comply with applicable rules and procedures.
• Coordinate with health staff to share patient progress.

Skills

Hindi language

Local dialect

Community mobilization

Communication skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

D. Pharma/B. Pharma

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 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, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Assam and Madhya Pradesh.

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.

GENERAL

Location of Job: Udalguri (Assam)

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.

1. Duties and Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of this position are as given below:

• 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

2. Other Indicative Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• D. Pharma/B. Pharma from a recognized college/university

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

• Experience of working in field/clinic for 1-3 years.
• The candidate should be well versed with Hindi and local dialect.
• Community mobilization and communication skills
• Should be registered with Pharmacy Council.

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.