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Job Title:    Dispenser

Organization: International Rescue Committee

Duty Station:
Uganda

Reports to: Pharmacy
Technician

About US:

The International
Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by
conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. It
was created by Albert Einstein more than 80 years and has been working in
Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in the conflict zones where tens
of thousands of people have been kills and over 1.6 million displaced.
Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are returning home and looking to
rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect women and children from
violence and exploitation by fostering a safe environment and encouraging
education, and is supporting farmers and small businesses, and helping
communities promote peace and long-term development.

Job Summary:  Under the supervision and guidance of the
Pharmacy Technician, the Dispenser will be responsible for dispensing drugs and
ensuring timely ordering to avoid stock outs as well as ensuring good storage
and distribution practices of pharmaceutical supplies at the main warehouse.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Dispense
medicines and other medical supplies to the different health facilities.

·       
Regularly
update the inventory management system, both electronically and manually (stock
cards and ERP)

·       
Ensure
proper record keeping of invoices and electronic orders

·       
Monitor
stock levels and update the supervisor accordingly

·       
Participate
in regular stock taking and spot checks in the store

·       
Participate
in CME and any other regular trainings organized by IRC

·       
Provide
health education on rational medicine use

·       
Ensure
proper documentation in accordance with the IRC principles

·       
Any
other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Dispenser job
placement must hold a certificate in dispensing from a recognized institution.

·       
Must be
registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals

·       
At least
2 years of work experience, with field experience in providing services to
refugees.

·       
Planning
and organizing

·       
Concern
for quality and standards

·       
Good
communication

·       
Ethics
and integrity

·       
Self-control
and stress management

·       
Time
management

Please note: This
position is open only to Ugandan nationals.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below.

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Here

The IRC and IRC
workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way –
Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and
Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and
enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child
Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and
Anti-Retaliation.

Deadline: 10^th December 2020

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