Pharmacy Assistant- Kakuma

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The International Rescue Committee 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 at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

JOB SUMMARY

Required Qualifications:A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.He/She must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons boardShould have a valid practice licenseAt least one year hospital pharmacy experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Order, receive, verify and record all incoming items in the pharmacyIssue and record all items duly requested by the consumption units in the prescribed formatDispense medication to patients and clients.Provide drug information to patients and other healthcare professionals.Maintain pharmacy safety by adhering to infection control procedures, policies and regulations.Ensure proper filing and storage of all the documents in the hospital drug store.Monitor consumptions of items in the consumptions unitsEnsure proper storage of all items in the pharmacistRegularly monitor expiry dates of all items.Monitor on poor utilized and slow-moving items and in consultation with the supervisor advice the prescribers/users accordinglyMonitor the stock levels and in consultation with the supervisor to avoid unnecessary stock outsEnsure proper maintenance of cold chain in the pharmacyOffer pharmaceutical advice when requiredWith the supervisor assist in preparation of consumption reportsConduct regular physical inventory to ensure compliance of recordsEnsure efficient distribution of nutrition commodities at the pharmacyDo any other duty as assigned to you by your supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Medication and prescription administration, Chemistry, Medicine

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree