Health Dispenser at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Konduga

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Health Dispenser

Location: Konduga, 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.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letters and CV's to "The Senior Human Resource Manager" via: [email protected] Subject of the application should read: "Health Dispenser, Konduga."
Or
Hand delivery Applications should be submitted in Maiduguri Field Office.