Vacancy Announcement
Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI)/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) aims to provide medical assistance without any kind of discrimination including offer medical assistance during natural and manmade disasters through establishment of healthcare centers, implementing medical programs for critical illnesses on its own or with partners, working for creating medical awareness and capacity building and carry out/sponsor research to provide strategic input on relevant medical treatment options in India.
DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. In 1999 MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as recognition for its medical work in several continents
Position: Medicines Dispenser
No. of position: 01
Job Location: Bijapur-Chhattisgarh
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable)
Start Date: ASAP
Application Closing Date: 03 June 2026
We offer:
• Salary Gross (INR): 30,250/- per month (non-negotiable)
• 30 days annual leave; 12 days paid leave as per specified list of holidays; days as per calendar year (pro-rated based on hire date).
• Contributions made for statutory benefit programs such as Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund.
• Covered under accident insurance
• DWBI provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per DWBI India health care policy
• A stimulating, professional environment in an international organization.
PURPOSE OF POST:
To provide an accurate, timely, and qualitative dispensing service of drugs according to medical prescriptions and DWBI protocols, standards and procedures in order to improve the patient’s health conditions
FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINES:
Hierarchically and functionally accountable to the Pharmacy Technician.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Dispensing medication to patients according to medical prescription, ensuring the medication is labeled with the correct drug name, strength, quantity, expiry date, directions for use and additional required information and providing clear instructions and advice on how to take the drug, when, how long, how to store, possible side-effects and any other relevant warnings. Making sure the patient understands in order to ensure correct treatment.
• Adhering to DWBI practice policies and procedures for dispensing medicines, in particular those relating to controlled drugs and ensuring respect of confidentiality in dispensing
• Placing accurate and timely orders with the central stock, maintaining minimum stock levels of medicines, checking expiry dates and storage conditions and ensuring no medicines or material are taken out of the dispensary without authorization
• Maintaining accurate dispensing records and regularly reporting them to his/her technical reference. Ensuring returned and out-of-date medication is safely removed to a well designated quarantine zone for unwanted pharmaceuticals, separated from the normal stock
• Organizing and keeping clean the dispensing area, ensuring cleanliness and care in handling medicines to avoid contamination and mix-up. Maintaining dispensary equipment, ensuring it is clean, accurate and in a good state of repair.
• Maintaining the integrity and security of the dispensary by admitting only authorized personnel and ensuring that all medicines are stored as appropriate. Reporting immediately to the technical reference on any problem arising in the service (especially loss, robbery, quality problems with medicines (abnormal changes in colour, consistency, and odour) damage of medical equipment or medicines).
• Carrying out Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE) and interacting with patient using a patient based approach to accompany chronic disease (HIV, TB, etc.) patients along their visits. Receiving patients, informing about treatment and adherence, giving appointment for the next drug delivery. Informing the medical doctor in case of lack of adherence and identifying the reasons and finding solutions to improve adherence.
• Understanding, recording and informing on any complaint received from patients related to medicine use or side effects
Context Specific Accountabilities:
• Working in close collaboration with the Community Health Educators and the Medical Interpreters if needed to give the correct explanations to the patient regarding the intake of medicines.
• Maintaining the backpacks and equipment provided for mobile clinics.
• Filling up the backpacks with the medicines from the pharmacy after each mobile clinic.
• Entering the daily consumption in the data tool.
• Being aware of increased need of medicine during the high season and informing the supervisor as soon as possible if the amount of medicines and supply provided for each clinic becomes insufficient.
• Communicating with the Medical Doctor/Nurse in case of any questions when distributing the medicines to the patients.
• Checking the consumption data regularly (weekly/monthly) and report any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Collaborating with the other departments to ensure the smooth functioning of the mobile clinic.
• Supporting the weekly/monthly supply of the pharmacy from the warehouse.
• Participating in the departmental meetings.
• Supporting other activities at the mobile clinic site according to the needs (for example translations, registering patients, training Community Health Workers)
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
• Paramedical background essential
Experience:
• Minimum 6 months of working experience essential
Languages:
• Hindi and Gondi essential
• Any other local language (for example : Telugu, Halbi) desirable
• Basic English desirable
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and measuring equipment essential
• Computer literacy (word, excel) desirable
Competencies:
• Results and Quality Orientation L1
• Teamwork and Cooperation L1
• Behavioural Flexibility L1
• Commitment to DWBI Principles L1
• Stress Management L2
To apply for the above position:
Please clearly state which position you are applying for and send CV and letter of motivation to apply for this position (with phone number) not later than June 03, 2026 to bijapur-hrm-assist@oca.msf.org
You can also send your application to:
MSF/DWBI Office,
Ward No. 3,
Bijahalba,Pujaripara, Bijapur,
Chhattisgarh, India (494444)
Application without motivation letter will not be accepted.
Due to high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Note: DWBI values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do not use any external recruitment consultants.