Pharmacist (Grade level 5)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Okhaldhunga Community Hospital (OCH) is a project of United Mission to Nepal Medical and Development Trust (UMN MDT), working in communities for the health, education, and self-reliance of those living in poverty in Nepal, carrying out other social service work for the public good. It is a 50-bed general hospital east of Kathmandu providing quality and affordable healthcare to the people of Okhaldhunga and surrounding districts – including general medicine and surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, obstetrics, and gynaecology.

Associated programmes of the hospital include community-based rehabilitation, mental health, and the Okhaldhunga School of Health Sciences which trains staff nurses (PCL Nursing).

OCH is pleased to announce the following job vacancy:

Position: Pharmacist (Grade level 6)

Required No.: 1

Main Role

Work in OCH pharmacy in checking prescriptions, dispensing medications for both inpatients and outpatients, stock inventory and control, advising hospital administration and clinical staff on drug interactions, reviewing any adverse drug reactions occurring within the hospital. Supervising pharmacy assistant staff.

Qualification:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm).

Preferred Experience:

• One or two years of working experience as the hospital or community pharmacist would be an advantage.
• Newly graduated pharmacists are welcome to apply

Salary and benefits are according to OCH standards.

All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for this position. The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from our website: www.umn.org.np/vacancy

Completed application forms accompanied by electronic copies of academic qualifications, any certificates of equivalence, passport size photograph, citizenship document, and registration certificate from the Nepal Pharmacy Council should be sent by email to info.och@umn.org.np by 5 pm, Wednesday 03 May 2023(20 Baisakh 2080). Applications must be in English. Late applications will not be considered.

Interviews will take place at Okhaldhunga Community Hospital, Siddhicharan 11, Sobru, Okhaldhunga District, Province 1, on Saturday 30 Baisakh 2080. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.

We especially encourage applications from women and marginalised groups.