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.

Under the leadership of the Health Manager and with support of Country Pharmacist and in close coordination with the Supply Chain Team, the main role for the Pharmacist is to coordinate and monitor all medical supplies’ related activities in IRC health projects. The key responsibility of this position is to ensure the proper supply of medical supplies including medications, medical consumables, laboratory consumables and medical equipment and devices according to IRC standards. Also, to monitor medical supplies’ management system, and train the national staff if needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To ensure the ordering of medicines and medical supplies for intermediate stock commensurate with the needs of the mobile clinic and other needs in the Kharkiv project.
  • Provide a monthly supply of medicines and medical supplies for a mobile clinic and a 15% buffer. If necessary, make an urgent order no more than once a month.
  • Ensure that medicines and medical supplies are stored in accordance with storage requirements. This includes receiving goods; placement on shelves in accordance with the specifics of storage conditions; entering data into accounting tools in the warehouse; strict accounting of expiration dates and constant monitoring of this. Pay special attention to the storage of cold chain medicines.
  • Monitor storage conditions such as room temperature, humidity, light shading. Maintain cleanliness of the premises, limit accessibility to persons not authorized for the warehouse. To ensure alignment with IRC’s medical supplies’ management guidelines
  • Implement essential medical supplies management tools. Refill boxes of MMU with medicines and medical supplies for the needs of the mobile clinic based on the consumption sheet as needed. Keep track of issued medicines and medical supplies in the pharmacy tool and tracker.
  • Ensure the correct handling of expired and/or damaged medical supplies’ products.
  • Participate in the technical capacity building and training of IRC staff involved in handling medical supplies.
  • Participate in the preparation of the monthly report of medical supplies management.
  • Participate in the preparation of the annual planning and budgets of the medical supplies’ activities in IRC’s projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • At least bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
  • No less than 3 years of experience working in medical supplies and/or medical warehouse.
  • To handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Ability to be flexible in carrying out tasks and to prioritize itself.
  • Language: Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, English will be an asset.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational. and time management skills.
  • Computer proficiency in Windows environment (Microsoft Word, Excel); proficiency in inventory management software will be an asset.

REPORTING STRUCTURE AND TEAM COLLABORATION

Position Reports to: Health Manager

Position Technically supervises: Country Pharmacist

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Members of MMU; Senior Health Officer; Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), Senior MHPSS Officer; Supply Chain Team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

  • This role requires full-time work in the office or hybrid type of work is possible after probation period
  • Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace so they can effectively complete their work during regularly scheduled work hours.
  • Travel to other locations is needed up to 30% of time
  • Exempt from overtime
  • Sometimes work on weekends may be required
  • Work in the matrix organization
  • Fast pace of working, multitasking and stressful work
  • The organization cares about staff and provides flexible working options (start early-finish early, start later-finish later, remote work)
  • Staff can ask for accommodation in the workplace. Specific requests can be discussed with HR.

IRC employees are eligible to the following benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Purposeful job and development opportunities
  • English classes and unlimited online training courses
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical insurance for staff and family members
  • Free psychological support to employees and their family members
  • 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
  • Up to 10 days of paid medical leave

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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