Dispensers

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.

The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala and Kiryandongo settlement. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC works in 12 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kotido, Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripirit, Kaabong, Amudat, Kiryandongo, Adjumani, Yumbe, and Kampala.

Overall Job summary

Under the guidance of the Pharmacy Technician, the Dispenser will be responsible to dispensing drugs and ensuring timely reordering to avoid stock outs. The dispenser will ensure Good storage practices of Pharmaceutical supplies at the facility

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense drugs to clients.

• Conduct counselling of clients.
•  Ensure proper recording of drugs.
• Monitor drug stock and inform the supervisor.
• Participate in the drug stock-takings.
• Participate in CME and any other trainings organized by IRC.
• Provide health education on medicine use.
• Ensure health, safety, and security in your area of operation.
• Promote the vision, mission and the values of IRC as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines of the Organization.
•  Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Key working relationships:

Direct supervisor: Pharmacy Technician

Other: Facility In-charge.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

•   Certificate in Pharmaceuticals and Health Supplies management /Nursing.
• Registered with Allied Health Professionals.