Pharmacist Assistant.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Scope of Work:

The pharmacist Assistant/dispenser will work under the guidance of the Team Leader. She/he will be responsible for Management and distribution of medications to clients according to IRC drug management system.

Responsibilities:

·Prepare requests for drug supply.

·Produce monthly consumption reports.

·Provide necessary information (dosage, usage, and distribution) about the prescribed drugs to clients.

·Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Health Officer/Manager.

·Bachelor degree in Pharmacy/medical assistant is preferred.

·Minimum three years professional experience with drug management systems

·INGO experience preferred

·Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.

·Fluency in English is preferred.

Work Environment

• Ability to work after office hours to achieve assigned tasks as per need & priority.

Professional Standards

The IRC and IRC workers are expected to adhere to the values and principles outlined in 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

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.