Pharmaceutical Technician at - Nairobi, Kenya - International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Description

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.

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 accurate filling and storage all the documents in the hospital drug store.
Supervise consumptions of items in the consumptions units.
Ensure accurate storage of all items in the Hospital drug store.
Regularly supervise expiry dates of all items.
Supervise on poor used 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 accurate maintenance of cold chain in the drug store.
Offer pharmaceutical advice when required.
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.
Accurate storage of drugs and medical items.
Tracking of expiries and slow moving items.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
They must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board.
At least three (3) years hospital pharmacy experience.
Good communication and writing skills.
Computer literate.


Required Experience & Proficiencies:
A good excellent teammate.
Proficiency in written and spoken English and in the Somali language is an advantage.
Ability to work ethically in demanding environment.
Good customer care skills.