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 technologistwillbeinvolvedinthedaytodaymanagementofthedispensingpharmacyoperations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Overseethecorrectdispensingofpharmaceuticalcommoditiesatthedispensing pharmacy units.
  • Receiving complaints and reporting adverse drug reaction and receiving and reporting poor quality medicine and other HPTs.
  • Ensurethereisadequatehealthsuppliesanddrugsinthedispensingpharmacystores, and that dispensing pharmacy is well managed with no pilferages.
  • Ensureallstandardoperatingprocedureswithinthesupplychainarewellimplemented and adhered to.
  • Monitorprescribingtrendsbyanalyzingprescriptionsandalertingthepharmacist of any anomalies or cases of irrational prescribing practices.
  • Ensurecoldchainmaintenanceandmonitoringisdoneregularlytoensuretemperature sensitive drugs are correctly monitored while under storage.
  • PrepareallinventorymanagementreportsincludingMOHmonthlyreportsforMalaria, TB, and HIV by 5th of every month.
  • Monitorandmaintainthetracerdruglistofcommoditiesandreporttheiravailabilityto clinical team biweekly.
  • Attenddepartmentalmeetingsasmayberequiredfromtimeto time.
  • Participateinthetrainingandmentorshipprogramswithinthedepartmentunitwhere members learn from each other to improve the quality of services.
  • Carryoutanyotherassignmentsthatmaybeassignedtohim/herbythesupervisoror designate.

KeyResultAreas

  • Accurateandtimelydocumentationofallissuedandreceiveddrugsandmedical items.
  • Dailyrecordingandtrackingoftemperaturesinthecoldroomandthefridge.
  • Timelyissuanceoforderstothevariousunitsintheprescribedformsontheirordering days.
  • Properstorageofdrugsandmedicalitems.
  • Trackingofexpiriesandslow-movingitems.

RequiredQualifications.

  • MusthaveKenyacertificateofEducation(KCSE)oran equivalent.
  • ADiplomainpharmacyfromarecognizedinstitution.
  • Beenrolledbythepharmacyandpoisons board.
  • Served in the grade of pharmaceutical Technologist ii for at least one year.
  • Goodcommunicationandwritingskills.
  • Certificate in computerapplication skills from a recognized institution.
  • A good team playerFluency in written and spoken English and Swahili Languages.Ability to work ethically in a demanding environment.Good customer care skillsShown 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.

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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