Somalia: Pharmacy Assistant

The Pharmacy Assistant will provide a variety of services related to the daily operation of a pharmacy under the direct supervision and guidance of the pharmacist. The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Ensure effective functioning of the drug supply system.
• Packages and labels units of medications and medical supplies for distribution to authorized locations.
• Coordinates the distribution , delivery and pick up of pharmaceutical products.
• Sorts and stocks incoming pharmaceutical products.
• Keeping accurate records of purchase, requisition and consumption of drugs and medical supplies.
• Cleans work area and sterilizes prescription bottles and other containers.
• Fills stock orders for medications and medical supplies.
• Prepare and submit regular inventory reports and requisition orders in time to avoid unnecessary delays.
• To aseptically prepare, under the supervision of a pharmacist, intravenous injections and other aseptically dispensed items in unit dose form, with doses tailored to the individual patient, and presented as a quality product, produced to a standard which ensures patient safety and those who administer it.
• To assist in monitoring the environment and equipment within the department to determine that they conform to agreed standards.
• To assist in stock controlling systems for both non-stock and stock consumables used within the Aseptic Unit to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• To assist in reporting medicines/medical supplies/consumables monthly consumptions via the computerized system including returned stocks and disposing of expired or unwanted items in accordance with the departmental procedures, maximizing drug usage and financial resource.
• To assist timely regular orders as per the consumptions and according to the essential drug list.
• To assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician, Stores and distribution in the coordination of the Drug Hazard/Recall procedure in the event of a drug recall, where appropriate.
• To teach the patients the rational ways of medicines administration which have been prescribed by the Medical Doctor.
• Identify the less utilized and short expiry commodities and advise the prescribers accordingly.
• Ensure continuous review of the essential drug list in reference to WHO and IRC recommended drug list as per the dynamics of the program.
• Ensure proper storage of all items as per their specific storage requirements.
• Participate in health promotion sessions for beneficiaries.
• Participate in the controlling sterilization procedures in the health facilities and in the dispensary.

Required Qualifications

1. Degree in Nursing or equivalent, preferably with technical knowledge in drug supply chain management systems and quality assurance.
2. Registered by the relevant and credible body and in possession of current practicing license in Somalia.
3. Minimum three (3) years working experience in a hospital/health facility set-up.

Required Competencies

• A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity.
• Knowledge of local Somali language.
• Previous experience within a humanitarian aid organization, in particular working in primary health care programs and conducting nursing.
• Strong counselling skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Competent to work under stress as the situation may dictate.
• Ability to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic background.

Full description of this position and application details can be viewed through our website:
http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=12208

Somali Nationals are encouraged to apply.

International Allowances are not available for this position.