Job Title: Dispenser (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda
About the Company:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Pharmacy Technician, the Dispenser will be responsible to dispensing medicines and ensuring timely ordering and reporting to avoid stock outs. The dispenser will ensure good storage practices of pharmaceutical supplies at the facility.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Dispense drugs to clients.
- Conduct counselling of clients.
- Ensure proper recording of drugs.
- Monitor drug stock and inform the supervisor.
- Participate in the drug stocktaking.
- Conduct daily commodity reconciliation.
- Conduct bimonthly commodity ordering and reporting and submit the orders and reports to pharmacy technician for review and approval.
- Participate in CME and any other trainings organized by IRC.
- Provide health education on medicine use.
- Ensure health, safety, and security in your area of operation.
- Promote the vision, mission and the values of IRC as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines of the Organization.
- Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Certificate in pharmaceuticals.
- Registered with Uganda Allied Health Professionals.
- Experience of at least one year dispensing medicines in a health facility.
- Good knowledge of Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) tools.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below
Deadline: 24th October 2024
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