Volunteer Pharmaceutical Technologist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Purpose/Objective

Under the guidance and supervision of the facility in charge, the pharmaceutical technologist will be involved in the day today management of the dispensing pharmacy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the correct dispensing of pharmaceutical commodities at the dispensing pharmacy units.
• Receiving complaints and reporting adverse drug reaction and receiving and reporting poor quality medicine and other HPTs.
• Ensure there is adequate health supplies and drugs in the dispensing pharmacy stores, and that dispensing pharmacy is well managed with no pilferages.
• Ensure all standard operating procedures within the supply chain are well implemented and adhered to.
• Monitor prescribing trends by analyzing prescriptions and alerting the pharmacist of any anomalies or cases of irrational prescribing practices.
• Ensure cold chain maintenance and monitoring is done regularly to ensure temperature sensitive drugs are correctly monitored while under storage.
• Prepare all inventory management reports including MOH monthly reports for Malaria, TB, and HIV by 5th of every month.
• Monitor and maintain the tracer drug list of commodities and report their availability to clinical team biweekly.
• Attend departmental meetings as may be required from time to time.
• Participate in the training and mentorship programs within the department unit where members learn from each other to improve the quality of services.
• Carry out any other assignments that may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor or designate.

Key Result Areas

• Accurate and timely documentation of all issued and received drugs and medical items.
• Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge.
• Timely issuance of 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.

Required Qualifications.

• Must have Kenya certificate of Education (KCSE) or an equivalent.
• A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board.
• Served in the grade of pharmaceutical Technologist ii for at least one year.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• A good team player Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili Languages. Ability to work ethically in a demanding environment. Good customer care skills Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

The purpose of this advertisement is to establish a pool of qualified candidates who can be called upon in case of emergencies or urgent staffing needs. Successful applicants will be placed on an emergency roster and contacted as opportunities arise.

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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