Volunteer Pharmaceutical Technician at International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.

 

Volunteer Pharmaceutical Technician

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationTurkana
  • Job FieldInternships / Volunteering  , Pharmaceutical 

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, verify and record all incoming items in the Hospital drug store.
  • Issue and record all items duly requested by the consumption units in the prescribed format.
  • Ensure proper filling and storage of all the documents in the hospital drug store.
  • Monitor consumptions of items in the consumption units.
  • Ensure proper storage of all items in the Hospital drug store.
  • Regularly monitor expiry dates of all items.
  • Monitor on poor utilized and slow moving items and in consultation with the supervisor advice the prescribers/users accordingly.
  • Monitor the stock levels and in consultation with the supervisor to avoid unnecessary stock outs.
  • Record twice daily the temperatures in the cold room and the fridge.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of cold chain in the drug store.
  • Offer pharmaceutical advice when required.
  • With the supervisor assist in preparation of consumption reports.
  • Conduct regular physical inventory to ensure compliance of records.
  • Creation of picking slips.
  • Do any other duty as assigned to you by your supervisor or designate.

Key Result Areas

  • Accurate and timely documentation of all issues and received drugs and medical items.
  • Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge
  • Timely issue orders to the various units in the prescribed forms on their ordering days.
  • Proper storage of drugs and medical items.
  • Tracking of expiries and slow moving items.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
  • He/She must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board
  • At least three years hospital pharmacy experience.
  • Good communication and writing skills
  • Computer literate
  • A good team player
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to work ethically in demanding environment.
  • Good customer care skills.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee on careers.rescue.org to apply

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