Job Openings at Medecins du Monde (MdM)

Job Description
Security & Control:

• Perform regular rounds around the enclosure MDM premises to prevent any external intrusion
• Informed as quickly as those in danger in case of intrusion and contacted his supervisor as soon as possible with the available means of communication
• Open and close the gate for inputs / outputs of individuals or vehicles
• Check the entry and exit of visitors in the secure area according to MdM rules ( permission from MdM responsible, filling entry/Exit book)
• Make sure that nobody enters the enclosure without permission and respect MdM rules (no weapon, registration…)
• Check that the access doors are closed during non- working hours
• Ensure that no MdM material comes out of the compound without permission from logistician
• Report any incident occurring during the shift and, in general, report any information relating to the safety of the mission
• In the end guard for awarding shift, carries a relief information by a physical inspection of the base to be note on notebook. Do not leave the base if the succession not arrived.
• Always wait for the next shift guard before leaving and never leave workplace and the premises unattended for any reason.
• Performs a safety device control so that it is firmly in place (closed doors, lights, fire extinguishers, radios, flashlights, generators, fuel reserves, water ...), and if not, notify the line supervisor.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an SSCE / GCE / NECO qualification with 0 - 2 years work experience.

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Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, the pharmacy assistant will be responsible for the following main activities in order to ensure the quality of care in the mobile clinics:

• Stock management in link with mobile clinics
• Distribution of drugs to the patients and counseling
• Reporting and attendance to different meetings
• Collection and analysis of weekly drugs consumption.

Tasks Description
Stock management in link with mobile clinics:

• Prepare all the necessary drugs, material and equipment for mobile clinics and ensure that everything is ready before to leave MdM office
• Store drugs according to instructions and standards.
• Realize the pharmacy stock management (in/out) at the mobile clinic
• Calculate daily consumption for each item in order to anticipate any shortage
• Do a weekly physical inventory of mobile clinic pharmacy
• Prepare weekly drugs orders to MdM central pharmacy with the assistance of the medical doctors and paramedics staff
• Monitor the supply quantity, expiration dates and quality of medicines and medical supplies.
• Ensure pharmacy recommendations are applied.

Distribution of drugs during the mobile clinics:

• Give the drugs according to the medical prescription.
• Ask the medical doctor or the midwife to complete their prescription in case of incomplete information (dosage, duration…)
• Indicate the name, presentation and dosage of the drugs on the dispensing bag.
• Explain to the patient how to take the treatment and make sure that the explanations have been understood
• Explain the potential side effects of a drug to the patient
• Fill in the daily consumption form for each item
• Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and treat all the patients with respect and dignity.

Collection and analysis of weekly drugs consumption:

• Collect the daily mobile clinic consumption
• Participate to collect the weekly consumption and analysis of the medical stock needs

Reporting and attendance to different meetings:

• Prepare request for the clinic and validate with Medical supervisor.
• Liase/inform clinician, doctors and midwife about drug availability.
• Participate in a pro-active way to MdM internal meetings (medical, security…)
• Participate to all the trainings organized by MDM.

Others:

• Give suggestions to improve the functioning of MDM mobile clinics
• Participate to the loading and unloading of the vehicles and to the setting up of the mobile clinics
• Be flexible in performing his/her duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality services
• Is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of assigned equipment
• Perform other additional duties on request of the team leader
• Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem in the field.

Profile Required

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification
• Pharmacist Preferred
• Experience in similar position for at least 2 years
• Good knowledge in dispensing and medical stock management
• Capacities in team management
• Strong sense of responsibilities and organization skills
• Strong work ethic and rigor
• Languages (spoken and written): English, Kanuri and Hausa
• Excel and word
• Flexibility
• Team player.