Vacancy: Pharmacist – Scott Hospital
chalJOB ADVERT – Pharmacist, Scott Hospital, Morija
Responsible To : Medical Superintendent
Grade : H
Department : Medical
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of Medical Superintendent, the Pharmacist is responsible for institution of quality service system and safety precautions, conduct and monitor techniques, conduct trainings, monitor pharmacy inventory management system, implement efficient data management and network systems and provide advisory services to the doctors and other clinical staff. He/she will plan, organize and coordinate pharmacy services and operations. Supervise, direct, schedule, train and evaluate the work of assigned staff. Develop policies and procedures and evaluate program effectiveness of the unit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To provide essential pharmaceutical services
• Order drugs and medical supplies
• Receive and distribute drugs and medical supplies to the wards and male clinic.
• Receive and record supplies
• Pre-pack drugs for dispensing
• Ensure availability of pharmaceuticals at all times
2. To advise on effective use of pharmaceuticals
• Monitor prescriptions to verify adherence to rational prescribing patterns
• Dispensing medications to in-patients and out-patients with effective counseling to ensure compliance
• Provide health interventions
• Empower patients through health education
• Attend major ward rounds with clinical staff
3. To ensure proper storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals
• Ensure that pharmaceuticals are stored in standard conditions
• Monitor and record storage temperatures
• Record every transaction that takes place in the storage area
• Conduct stock taking at least every six months to see how reliable your stock cards are
• Ensure supplies are distributed to the hospital wards and that proper storage conditions are followed even at the wards
• Ensure security of pharmaceuticals
4. To compile data concerning consumption of pharmaceuticals
• Collect consumption data every day through proper use of bin cards and dispensing tally sheets
• Compile consumption data monthly and produce consumption reports
• Use the statistical information from daily consumptions to establish the hospital needs and to advise the drug utilization operations
• Produce and submit reports monthly
JOB SPECIFICATION
• Degree in pharmacy.
• Five (5) years’ experience
• Must have registered with Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council.
Other Necessary attributes and skills required.
Computer literacy
Good communications skills
A good level of physical fitness
The ability to supervise junior staff
Teamwork
Ability to work nights, weekends, extended hours, and holidays
Have registered with the Medical, Dental and Pharmacy council.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their application letters, curriculum vitae, two reference letters, certified copies of: educational certificates, valid retention certificate and ID to:
The Human Resources Office, Scott Hospital of LECSA, P/Bag Morija 190
On or before the 13th August 2025 at 12:00 noon
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Scott Hospital warns the public about adverts that are circulating on social media and people are asked to pay money up-front. The public is therefore urged to be wary of such and warned to be vigilant as the advert lists vacancies at Scott Hospital will only be advertised through Hospital’s notice boards, Hospital’s Facebook page, CHAL Facebook page, at the LECSA church and on the newspapers and does not require money. Job seekers are encouraged to check with the hospital office of HR to determine if such vacancy is legitimate or fake.
