Lab Technician / Pharmacist

Plan International (India Chapter) commonly referred to as Plan India, is an Indian registered not for profit organisation that is constantly striving to advance welfare and development for children and equality for all girls and women in India. Through its grassroots social development work, Plan India seeks to create lasting impact in the lives of poor and vulnerable children, their families and communities, by gender transformative child-centred community development.
Since 1996, Plan India has improved the lives of millions of children and young people by enabling them to access and benefit from the safety nets and schemes of the government for child protection, quality education and healthcare services, healthy environment, livelihood opportunities and participation in community development.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Plan India shall be implementing Truckers Wellness Project SWASTH with support from DP World from Dec 2024 to March 2027. The project would cater to the truckers and allied population engaged in the transportation of goods and supplies at Mundra Port.
Truckers play a pivotal role in sustaining the country s economy, ensuring the seamless movement of goods across vast distances, even during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies. Their contributions are crucial to the country s GDP, as they keep supply chains intact and industries operational. Despite their significant role, the health and well-being of truckers are often overlooked, leading to a range of health issues that can affect their quality of life and job performance.

The project intends to provide both health and non-health services with a focus on overall wellbeing by adopting person-centred and resource-effective approach to deliver various disease screening, mental health services, NCD check-up and common sessional ailments. A major thrust of the project would be to support the truckers and allied population in addressing their lifestyle disorders. Therefore, a comprehensive package of services like resting space, recreational services, gym, toilet and bathing facilities would be created which would be utilized by the project beneficiaries as per their free will. The intervention would be implemented in close coordination with public and private health setup in the district and state.

JOB SUMMARY

The LT/ Pharmacist, will primarily be responsible for providing screening and other clinical services in assistance with the doctors around various diseases at the project site and during the outreach activities (health camps and awareness drives organized at different catchment locations). The position is also responsible for dispensing medicine to project beneficiaries. Assist Doctor in maintaining necessary medicine and other clinical commodities in sufficient quantities by doing quarterly forecasts.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist the doctor in smooth running of the project clinic on a day to day basis and also coordinate in conducting outreach camps in the catchment area.

To carry out the diagnostic tests/ laboratory tests as per the requirement and feasibility.

Storing specimens properly in refrigeration units, sample dishes, or other containers.

To dispense the medicines /drugs to the patients prescribed by the doctor.

To network with other diagnostic labs for testing of samples and ensure reports are received on time and shared with clients as required. To ensure provision of necessary diagnostic services for the truckers which are currently not available at the project clinic through coordinated and planned visits or camps.

To take appropriate action for Bio Medical waste management in coordination with the doctors at the site office clinic as well as during the outreach health camps.

To maintain cold chain for drugs as per the protocol in consultation with the Doctor.

Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure its proper functioning. In case of any discrepancy bring it to Doctor and Site-In-Charges notice immediately.

Generate awareness regarding the availability of various clinical and other services among the truckers and allied population at the site office and during outreach camps.

To undertake preliminary screening or bring in suspected cases of chronic diseases- e.g. TB, Blindness, HIV, Leprosy, diabetes, Hypertension, asthma, epilepsy, childhood disability, severe malnutrition etc.

To work in coordination with other staff members for quality monitoring and keep the required documents/records as per project guidelines.

Assist doctor in compiling the monthly report of the client s check-up or treatment or referred through site clinic and outreach camps.

Assist in forecasting the medicine and other commodities requirements on a monthly and quarterly basis in coordination with the Doctor.

To maintain all adequate stock, inventory and issue registers as per the formats and directions issued by ME division.

To carry out all other tasks as directed by Doctor and Site-In-Charge.

Reporting

Reporting to Site -In-Charge of the project on programmatic issues and to the Doctor on clinical issues.

ELIGIBILITY

Certificate course in ANM /nursing or D Pharma with relevant experience of around 4 years.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant past experience of managing /assisting in a clinic setup or medical store.

Unbiased views about and interested to work with at risk communities like truckers and allied populations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Sensitivity and empathy in dealing with individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, TB, other medical conditions.

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Ability to work in small teams and flexible in work timing as per client s needs.

Proficiency in data recording, report writing, case study compilation