Requisition ID: req7748
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Hagadera, Kenya
Job Description
Under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacist or designate, the Pharmaceutical technologist- will be involved in management of the pharmacy and drug management systems.
Key Responsibilities
Receive, verify and record all incoming items in the Hospital drug store
Issue and record all items duly requested by the consumption units in the prescribed format
Ensure proper filling and storage all the documents in the hospital drug store.
Monitor consumptions of items in the consumptions units
Ensure proper storage of all items in the Hospital drug store
Regularly monitor expiry dates of all items.
Monitor on poor utilized and slow moving items and in consultation with the supervisor advice the prescribers/users accordingly
Monitor the stock levels and in consultation with the supervisor to avoid unnecessary stock outs
Record twice daily the temperatures in the cold room and the fridge
Ensure proper maintenance of cold chain in the drug store
Offer pharmaceutical advice when required
With the supervisor assist in preparation of consumption reports
Conduct regular physical inventory to ensure compliance of records
Do any other duty as assigned to you by your supervisor.
Key Result Areas
Accurate and timely documentation of all issues and received drugs and medical items;
Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge
Timely issue 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.
Qualifications
A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
He/She must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board
At least three years hospital pharmacy experience.
Good communication and writing skills
Computer literate
Required Experience & Competencies
A good team player
Fluency in written and spoken English and in the Somali language is an advantage.
Ability to work ethically in demanding environment.
Good customer care skills
Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.
Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of 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, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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