Medicine Dispenser

About the Role

Americares India Foundation is operating Mobile Health Clinics (MHCs) to increase access to quality primary healthcare services. This role is responsible for managing pharmacy operations within MHCs, ensuring the safe storage, dispensing, and management of medicines during field deployments. The role involves delivering pharmacy care, maintaining inventory controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing medication counseling to beneficiaries in urban underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and dispense prescribed medications by Medical Officer (MO) accurately and efficiently.
• Label, package, and organize medicines as per established pharmacy standards within MHC.
• Counsel patients regarding dosage and administration, possible side effects, storage requirements, and medication adherence.
• Educate beneficiaries on preventive healthcare and rational medication use.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of essential medicines and chronic disease medications.
• Monitor inventory using FIFO and FEFO practices.
• Conduct regular stock verification and physical inventory audits.
• Track near-expiry and expired medicines and ensure proper disposal as per regulatory guidelines.
• Raise indents and coordinate replenishment with stores or designated supply centers.
• Maintain accurate records of medicines dispensed, inventory transactions, and stock movement records.
• Follow approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for dispensing, storage, documentation, and waste management.
• Coordinate daily deployment schedules with the Medical Officer, Driver, and Project Team.
• Support health camps and outreach activities by assisting in patient registration, basic screening activities, and documentation.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the MO in support of MHC operations, including during emergencies and special situations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Understanding of inventory management and stock control practices.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy regulations and documentation requirements.
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Excel, inventory software).
• Knowledge of local languages is mandatory – Hindi, Marathi, Kannada.

Qualifications

• GNM / BSc Nursing / ANM / Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognized institution.
• Preference will be given to candidates with D.Pharm qualification.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, NGO programs, public health projects, primary healthcare centers, or mobile health services will be preferred.
• Mandatory Requirements:
• Active registration as a registered pharmacist with the respective State Pharmacy Council, or active registration under the state nursing council.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Teamwork and coordination skills.
• Community-oriented and service-focused approach.
• Adaptability to travel and changing operational environments.