Pharmaceutical Technician at International Rescue Committee

 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.

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.