Pharmacy Assistant at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

The Alliance for International Medical Action is recruiting for its project in ASKIRA-UBA

The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an independent humanitarian medical NGO that was created in 2009 by professionals of humanitarian medicine. ALIMA’s mission is to provide medical care in emergency situations or medical catastrophes;

Main Purpose

Assist the (pharmacy storekeeper) stock manager in ensuring the proper general functioning of the central pharmacy and the supply to other field pharmacies.

Accountabilities

• Maintain the adequacy of storage and hygiene conditions of pharmacy according to ALIMA protocols.
• Participate in physical inventories and organization of stock according to ALIMA recommended storage guidelines.
• Participate in preparations and sending the different health structure (packaging, transport…). For OCA: If working as a dispenser, verify with prescriber in case of unclear prescription or difference from standard protocols and that patients are counseled appropriately regarding their prescribed treatments
• Participate in the reception of supplies
• Ensure that material is not taken without authorization and that the security regulations of the pharmacy are respected.
• Report immediately in case of robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines. Take actions to avoid or prevent the robberies and damages on the equipment.
• Update stock cards and inform the stock manager as soon as an item reaches the minimum or maximum threshold or is about to expire.

Requirements

Education
Literacy and numeracy. Medical profile not essential but recommended.

Experience
Experience in similar positions would be an asset.

Languages     
Mission language and local language essential.

Competences

• Results.
• Teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Commitment.
• Service.
• Stress Management.

Working conditions: Contract