Who is designated to confirm dispensing staff competency?

• A. Medical Officer
• B. MO
• C. ECI
• D. Cylinder Stores Supervisor

Answer: (B)

The person designated to confirm dispensing staff competency is the Medical Officer. This role has clinical accountability for safe medicine use and dispensing, so they review and approve staff training, ensure required competency assessments are completed, and sign off on an individual's ability to dispense medicines accurately. The Medical Officer also oversees ongoing competence through supervision and periodic re-evaluation, ensuring staff can properly interpret prescriptions, check dosages, identify potential interactions, and follow labeling and storage SOPs. Roles focused on storage or non-clinical duties—for example, cylinder storage supervision or other non-dispensing tasks—don’t carry the responsibility for confirming dispensing competency, which is why the Medical Officer is the correct designation.