Organization: IRC – International Rescue Committee
Location: Kakuma
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Pharmacy
Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
Medical Doctor
Volunteerism
Closing Date:
Requisition ID: req52262
Job Title: Volunteer Pharmaceutical Technician
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Volunteer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kakuma, Kenya
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Under the guidance and supervision of the senior Pharmacist or designate, the Pharmaceutical technologistvolunteer-willbeinvolvedinmanagementofthepharmacyanddrugmanagement systems.
Key Responsibilities
Receive,verifyandrecordallincomingitemsintheHospitaldrugstore.
Issueandrecordallitemsdulyrequestedbytheconsumptionunitsintheprescribedformat.
Ensureproperfillingandstorage ofallthedocumentsinthehospitaldrugstore.
Monitorconsumptionsofitemsintheconsumptionunits.
EnsureproperstorageofallitemsintheHospitaldrug store.
Regularlymonitorexpirydatesofallitems.
Monitoronpoorutilizedandslowmovingitemsandinconsultationwiththesupervisor advice the prescribers/users accordingly.
Monitorthestocklevelsandinconsultationwiththesupervisortoavoidunnecessarystock outs.
Recordtwicedailythetemperaturesinthecoldroomandthefridge.
Ensurepropermaintenanceofcoldchaininthedrug store.
Offerpharmaceuticaladvicewhenrequired.
Withthesupervisorassistinpreparationofconsumptionreports.
Conductregularphysicalinventorytoensurecomplianceofrecords.
Creationofpickingslips.
Doanyotherdutyasassignedtoyoubyyoursupervisorordesignate.
KeyResultAreas
Accurateandtimelydocumentationofallissuesandreceiveddrugsandmedicalitems.
Dailyrecordingandtrackingoftemperaturesinthecoldroomandthefridge
Timelyissueorderstothevariousunitsintheprescribedformsontheirordering days.
Properstorageofdrugsandmedicalitems.
Trackingofexpiriesandslowmovingitems.
Qualifications
ADiplomainpharmacyfromarecognizedinstitution.
He/Shemustbeenrolledbythepharmacyandpoisonsboard
Atleastthreeyearshospitalpharmacyexperience.
Goodcommunicationandwritingskills
Computerliterate
Agoodteamplayer
FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglish.
Abilitytoworkethicallyindemandingenvironment.
Goodcustomercareskills.
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Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
Disclaimer:
Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.