Baidoa-based Prime Veterinary Solutions is looking to fill the role of Veterinary Pharmacist. This Health/wash sector position calls for a professional with 2 - 3 years of demonstrated expertise. The application deadline is Dec, 01 — early applications are encouraged.
POSITION:
VETERINARY PHARMACIST
Job Identification
Item:
Description
Position Title:
Veterinary Pharmacist
Organization:
Prime Veterinary Solutions Company
Duty Station
Baidoa, Bay Region, Southwest State, Somalia
Department:
Veterinary Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services
Employment Type:
Full-time
Reports To:
Pharmacy Manager / Company Management
Supervises:
Pharmacy assistants and store personnel, where assigned
Work Environment:
Veterinary pharmacy, medicine store, and field supply operations
Position Overview
Prime
Veterinary Solutions Company seeks a qualified and competent Veterinary Pharmacist
to
manage
veterinary pharmaceutical services, including procurement, receiving, storage, inventory control, dispensing, distribution, and pharmaceutical quality assurance.
The
Veterinary Pharmacist
will
ensure
that veterinary medicines,
vaccines, biological products,
diagnostic supplies, and other
pharmaceutical materials are properly managed and made available in appropriate quantities and quality.
The position is
essential to ensuring the safe, rational, and effective
use
of veterinary medicines
while preventing medicine misuse, inappropriate dispensing, stock losses, expired products, and
pharmaceutical supply interruptions.
The
successful
candidate
should
possess
strong
knowledge
of
veterinary
pharmacology,
pharmaceutical storage, inventory management, medicine classification, dosage
calculations, cold-
chain management, and pharmaceutical documentation.
Overall, Job Purpose
To ensure effective
management and delivery of
safe, quality-assured,
and accessible veterinary pharmaceutical services through proper procurement, storage, dispensing,
inventory management,
and monitoring of veterinary medicines and related products.
The position will
contribute to improved animal health outcomes by ensuring the availability of
appropriate veterinary medicines and promoting their rational and responsible use.
Key Functional Sectors and Areas of Responsibility
4.1 Veterinary Pharmaceutical Procurement and Supply Chain Management
ª
Identify
pharmaceutical
requirements
based
on
consumption patterns, veterinary
service
needs, and available stock levels.
ª
Prepare veterinary medicine and pharmaceutical procurement plans.
ª
Support the preparation of medicine specifications and procurement requests.
ª
Ensure
that
purchased
veterinary
medicines
meet
applicable
quality
and
regulatory
requirements.
ª
Verify pharmaceutical suppliers and assess the reliability of supply sources.
ª
Coordinate with management and procurement personnel regarding medicine availability
and replenishment.
ª
Monitor procurement lead times and anticipate potential stock shortages.
ª
Maintain procurement documentation and supplier records.
ª
Ensure
appropriate
management
of
veterinary medicines
from
procurement
to
final
distribution.
4.2 Receiving, Inspection, and Verification of Medicines
ª
Receive veterinary medicines, vaccines, and pharmaceutical supplies.
ª
Verify delivered products against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery documents.
ª
Check product names, strengths, dosage
forms, quantities, batch numbers, and expiry
dates.
ª
Inspect pharmaceutical packaging for
damage, contamination, or evidence of improper
handling.
ª
Verify temperature-sensitive products against applicable storage
requirements.
ª
Document
discrepancies
and
report
damaged, missing,
counterfeit-suspected,
or
unsuitable products.
ª
Ensure
that
products
are
accepted
and
entered
into
inventory
only
after
appropriate
verification.
4.3 Pharmaceutical Storage and Warehouse Management
ª
Ensure appropriate storage of veterinary medicines according to manufacturer instructions.
ª
Organize pharmaceutical products using appropriate storage systems.
ª
Maintain proper temperature, humidity, ventilation, cleanliness, and security.
ª
Separate medicines according to relevant storage
requirements and risk categories.
ª
Maintain
appropriate
storage
arrangements
for
vaccines
and
other
temperature-sensitive
products.
ª
Ensure proper segregation of expired, damaged, recalled, and quarantined medicines.
ª
Implement
First-Expiry,
First-Out
(FEFO)
and
First-In, First-Out
(FIFO)
inventory
practices as appropriate.
ª
Conduct routine inspections of pharmaceutical storage facilities.
ª
Prevent unauthorized access to pharmaceutical stocks.
4.4 Veterinary Medicine Dispensing and Pharmaceutical Services
ª
Dispense
veterinary medicines according to valid prescriptions and authorized instructions.
ª
Verify medicine names, strengths, dosage forms, and intended animal species.
ª
Check prescription details for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential safety concerns.
ª
Provide clear instructions on dosage, frequency, route, duration, and administration.
ª
Explain contraindications, precautions, adverse
reactions, and relevant withdrawal periods.
ª
Ensure appropriate labeling of dispensed medicines.
ª
Provide guidance on safe storage and handling of medicines.
ª
Refer unclear or
clinically inappropriate
prescriptions to the responsible
Veterinary Doctor.
ª
Maintain dispensing registers and prescription records.
4.5 Veterinary Pharmacology and Medicine Management
Maintain professional knowledge of major veterinary medicine
categories, including:
ª
Antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents.
ª
Anthelmintics and antiparasitic medicines.
ª
Ectoparasiticides and acaricides.
ª
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicines.
ª
Antihistamines and supportive medicines.
ª
Vaccines and immunological products.
ª
Vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements.
ª
Antiseptics and disinfectants.
ª
Reproductive and hormonal veterinary medicines, where legally authorized.
ª
Fluid therapy and emergency pharmaceutical products.
The
pharmacist
should
understand
the
indications,
dosage
forms,
administration
routes,
contraindications, potential adverse effects, and storage requirements of these products.
4.6 Rational Use of Veterinary Medicines and Antimicrobial Stewardship
ª
Promote responsible and evidence-based use of veterinary medicines.
ª
Support
appropriate antimicrobial
use
based
on
veterinary
prescriptions
and
clinical
indications.
ª
Discourage unnecessary, inappropriate, or incomplete antibiotic treatment.
ª
Promote adherence to prescribed treatment schedules.
ª
Educate livestock owners on the risks associated with inappropriate medicine use.
ª
Provide
information on antimicrobial resistance and its implications for
animal and human
health.
ª
Emphasize correct meat and milk withdrawal periods following treatment.
ª
Support veterinary professionals in implementing responsible medicine-use
protocols.
4.7 Vaccine and Cold-Chain Management
ª
Maintain
appropriate
cold-chain
conditions
for
vaccines
and
temperature-sensitive
veterinary products.
ª
Monitor and record refrigerator and storage temperatures.
ª
Ensure appropriate vaccine transportation using suitable cold-chain equipment.
ª
Maintain temperature monitoring records.
ª
Identify and report cold-chain failures or suspected vaccine damage.
ª
Apply appropriate procedures for vaccine storage, handling, and disposal.
ª
Monitor vaccine stock availability and expiry dates.
ª
Ensure
that
vaccines
are
not
distributed
when
their
quality
or
storage
integrity
is
compromised.
4.8 Pharmaceutical Inventory and Stock Control
ª
Maintain an accurate and updated inventory management system.
ª
Record all pharmaceutical receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments.
About Baidoa
Baidoa is the interim capital of the South West State of Somalia. The city is strategically important for humanitarian operations and has a significant presence of international and local organizations working on food security, health, and livelihood programs. It offers opportunities for professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors.
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