Health Dispenser at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Location: Konduga, and Monguno Borno

Scope of Work

• The Health Dispenser is responsible for dispensing of pharmaceutical products according to prescriptions from the clinicians. S/he responsibilities will include day to day drugs dispensing, maintaining and reporting on consumption and stock records.
• The Dispenser reports to clinical health officer, while working very closely with the Health Outreach Officer. The position is based in Konduga.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines and/or medical supplies to patients, as prescribed by the clinician
• Provide patients and their caregivers with adequate information on drug usage, possible side effects and additional advice as appropriate and in adherence to MoH protocols.
• Alert the clinician when inconsistencies of prescriptions are noted in view of patient safety and compliance.
• Maintain daily records of drug consumption and drugs stock, and submit weekly reports to the clinical health officer and pharmacy technician.
• Observe trends in drug consumptions and timely alert the clinical health officer when supplies need to be replenished.
• Participate in continuous medical education program with the IRC health team.
• Promote the quality of the IRC’s health programs by following the measures put in place in collaboration with other staff and the IRC health unit.
• Conduct additional tasks as requested by the clinical health officer to assist in the running of the mobile team on day-to-day basis.
• Ensure a good working relationship with the mobile team and with staff at supported health facilities.

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 ); Knowledge of local languages is a plus
• Additional qualities: team worker, be flexible, and adaptability to transitions.

Working Environment

• The position is located in Maiduguri. The situation in northeast Nigeria continues to be volatile and the security phase is orange or red depending on location. This is a national position.

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