Entry-level Pharmacy Technician at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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 people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Scope of Work

• The Pharmacist is responsible for overall medical stock management, including maintenance of stock records, storage according to safe storage protocols, store-release and distribution to health facilities and mobile clinics.
• The Pharmacist reports to Health Manager, while working very closely with the Supply Chain Manager. The position is based in Damaturu, Yobe.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish medical stock management system in Yobe warehouse, according to good pharmaceutical practices.
• Maintain stock records of incoming supplies and outgoing supplies
• Distribution to health facilities and mobile clinics according to requisitions endorsed by the Health Manager and adhering to First Expiry First Out principles
• Observe trends in drug consumptions and timely alert the Health Manager when supplies need to be replenished.
• Support the Health Manager or Health Coordinator in projecting drugs and medical supplies orders.
• Provide training to PHC facility staff on stock management and rational drugs prescribing, in line with Nigeria Ministry of Health and/or WHO treatment guidelines.
• Conduct quarterly supportive supervision on stock management at the PHC facilities and mobile clinics.
• Submit weekly stock reports to the Supply Chain Manager, Health Manager and Health Coordinator.
• Participate in continuous medical education program with the IRC health team.
• Conduct additional tasks as requested by the Health Manager

Requirements

• College Diploma in Pharmaceutical sciences
• Must be registered with relevant licensing bodies and allowed to practice in Nigeria
• At least 1 year work experience in drugs and medical supplies management
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of drugs and medical supplies regulations of Nigeria
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• NGO work experience is an advantage
• Should be able to use Microsoft Office especially MS-Word, Excel
• Able to communicate in English language (written and spoken );
• Additional qualities: team worker, be flexible , and adaptability to transitions.

Benefits
Monthly salary, 13Month Salary Inclusive, Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.

Application Closing Date
26th October, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to the Country Director IRC via: [email protected]