Pharmacy Technician at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Scope of Work

• The Pharmacist is responsible for overall medical stock management, including maintenance of stock records, storage according to safe storage protocols, store-release and distribution to health facilities and mobile clinics.
• The Pharmacist reports to Health Manager, while working very closely with the Supply Chain Manager. The position is based in Damaturu, Yobe.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish medical stock management system in Yobe warehouse, according to good pharmaceutical practices.
• Maintain stock records of incoming supplies and outgoing supplies
• Distribution to health facilities and mobile clinics according to requisitions endorsed by the Health Manager and adhering to First Expiry First Out principles
• Observe trends in drug consumptions and timely alert the Health Manager when supplies need to be replenished.
• Support the Health Manager or Health Coordinator in projecting drugs and medical supplies orders.
• Provide training to PHC facility staff on stock management and rational drugs prescribing, in line with Nigeria Ministry of Health and/or WHO treatment guidelines.
• Conduct quarterly supportive supervision on stock management at the PHC facilities and mobile clinics.
• Submit weekly stock reports to the Supply Chain Manager, Health Manager and Health Coordinator.
• Participate in continuous medical education program with the IRC health team.
• Conduct additional tasks as requested by the Health Manager

Requirements

• College Diploma in Pharmaceutical sciences
• Must be registered with relevant licensing bodies and allowed to practice in Nigeria
• At least 1 year work experience in drugs and medical supplies management
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of drugs and medical supplies regulations of Nigeria
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• NGO work experience is an advantage
• Should be able to use Microsoft Office especially MS-Word, Excel
• Able to communicate in English language (written and spoken );
• Additional qualities: team worker, be flexible , and adaptability to transitions.

Benefits
Monthly salary, 13Month Salary Inclusive, Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.