JOB AT American Refugee Committee (ARC) : NURSE PHARMACIST : ( Deadline : 26 July 2019 )
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – NURSE PHARMACIST
ARC works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security, and self-sufficiency. ARC presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally.
ARC has consistently operated in Rwanda since 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over 250 regular, full-time national staff and partners – implementing programs in Primary health care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition, WASH, Shelter/Infrastructure, and SGBV & Protection.
ARC is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join in the position of Nurse Pharmacist. Duty station as assigned
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Key responsibilities:
Data collection, tracking and analysis and reporting on stock pharmacy stocks, consumption and replenishment.
Contribute to efficiencies in distribution chain efficient stock-keeping and stock turnover including monitoring drugs utilization, and therefore input into re-order and supply management.
Apply ARC pharmacy management tools correctly ensuring stock management procedures for health products (stock cards for movement tracking, supply request book, register for special drugs distribution and register for Health Center materials).
Verify medical prescriptions according to protocols for pharmaceutical management
Maintain stock management and best storage practices for health products according to WHO and National protocols
Analyze health product consumption trends and provide technical guidance to distribution nurse- pharmacists and Health Coordinator on health product stock and other clinical teams for better drug management.
Carry out the distribution of essential drugs to distribution pharmacies, respecting the FIFO method (First IN First Out), and informing patients on drugs dosage and mode of use
Receive and notify the Logistics team for the transport of medicines and other medical supplies from nearby ARC pharmacy store
Write and submit requisitions of essential drugs and other medical supplies on a monthly basis, tracking the same with Kigali national stock pharmacist.
Maintain record keeping procedures of health products stock as per ARC pharmacy regulations, including daily updating of stock cards and scheduled inventory reports (monthly/weekly)
Maintain organization of pharmacy space, including the ability to recall/locate items efficiently.
Maintain knowledge and capacity to manage both Stock Pharmacy and Clinic Pharmacy, including following standard ordering procedures, maintaining buffer stock, coordinating with Kigali-level warehouse, and following storage protocols
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum qualifications:
A1 in Nursing field is required or any related field
2-3 years of experience in nursing in a clinical setting in a low-resource, fast-paced setting, working with vulnerable/displaced persons
Analytical and organizational skills/experience with health data
Skills and experience in using electronic Management Information System (eLMIS)
Demonstrated knowledge of Health Information Systems, Nutrition protocols, HIV protocols, and Primary and Reproductive Health Care concepts, including Rwandan Ministry of Health protocols and guidelines
Experience in pharmaceutical management and logistics
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Oral/writing skills in Kinyarwanda and English or French
Experience working in protracted refugee situation and/or previous experience in Rwanda
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
Commitment to personally champion ARC’s program vision and mission and inspire others to do the same.
Punctual at his/her duty station; respectful and willing to support others
Must have cross-cultural and strong interpersonal skills to work with refugees and vulnerable persons
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality, and to work under pressure
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Ability to coordinate with other health sector staff in a diverse environment
Ability and willingness to live and work in a remote, low-resource setting and difficult settings.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES: Submit 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title, and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor – via email to [email protected] with the Vacancy Announcement- Nurse Pharmacist in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 21st July 2019 at 17:00hrs. Only applications received through the stated email address will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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