Pharmacist at International Rescue Committee

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Pharmacist implements the good distribution practices (GDPs) under the supervision of the Regional QA Pharmacist.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure the Logistics Support Centre’s compliance to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board requirements including imports and exports of medical supplies,
2. Participate in the implementation of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) in the Logistics Support Centre. Implements the Qualification and Validation activities of the medical warehouse and equipment;
3. Actively participates in the handling of supply chain complaints and deviations including cold chain deviations;
4. Manage records/documentation related to GDP and quality of healthcare goods, as defined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS);
5. Support the Medical Warehouse QA Officer in quality control at reception while offering technical guidance where required.
6. Participate in planning and providing GDP training of staff involved in the medical supply chain;
7. Ensure the timely update of the relevant information in the ERP (JDE) database;
8. Facilitate and participate in the organization of inspections/audit visits of manufacturers and other suppliers to conform to good distribution practices;
9. With the support of the Regional QA Pharmacist, provide technical support to the Medical Purchasers on the quality related issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

1. Holder of a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from a recognized university;
2. Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar field;
3. Must be a registered pharmacist with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Ministry of Medical Services, Republic of Kenya;
4. Must have good knowledge of MOH policies and national and international drug laws and policies;
5. Previous working experience with NGO’s, international charitable organizations or a Medical Logistics service provider organization is an asset;
6. Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French is an asset);
7. Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point), with experience in ERPs;
8. Precise, rigorous with high sense of confidentiality and integrity;
9. Certificate of good conduct;
10. Must be a Kenyan Citizen.