Position Title: Pharmacy Officer.
Job Station: Borno State.
INTRODUCTION :-
Pharmacy Officer job opportunity is available at International Medical Corps (IMC) for individuals who possess a Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized Nigerian University.
Program Background
- IMC’s curative and preventive nutrition intervention has expanded to 15 OTPs in Damboa, Jere, Konduga and MMC LGAs.
- The curative component targets children, 6-59 months with SAM. Community health volunteers screen and refer children with a MUAC <11.5cm or WHZ < -3 or those with grade + or ++ or edema to OTP sites for treatment. SAM cases are treated at the OTP using RUTF, deworming and Vitamin supplementation.
- Children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications or those <6 months are referred to stabilization centers.
- In addition, caregivers of children 6-59 months are trained on how to measure MUAC. If a caregiver identifies a child with SAM these are re-assessed by the CHV and if confirmed, the child is referred to the OTP.
- These children receive nutrition support through RUTF based on their weight, treated for infections using routine medication and screened and treated for malaria. The severely acutely malnourished who are 24-59 months are de-wormed.
- All severely acutely malnourished without edema receive routine vitamin A supplementation and zinc supplements for those that present with diarrhea, whilst those presenting with malnutrition and medical complications are to stabilization centers for specialized treatment.
Job Summary
- The incumbent will be responsible for the overall implementation of CMAM and IYCF in collaboration with other nutrition and SMOH staff and integration with other programs.
- S/He will facilitate good practice and ensure compliance to applicable implementation of national CMAM guidelines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-
- Ensure pharmaceutical services are implemented according to internationally accepted standards and/or relevant Ministry of Health
- Provide oversight for the initial orders of drugs and medical/surgical supplies and any GIK orders
- Establish/utilize standardized data collection tools and train staff on accurate data collection in order to track distribution/tracking/consumption
- Collect and analyse consumption data to adjust project objectives/plan additional specialized responses (rational drug use, FIFO protocols, etc.)
- Work with logistics to ensure regular and adequate drug and medical supplies in order to avoid stock outs
- Work with medical team to implement standardized internal reporting
- Any other relevant duties as requested by direct supervisor
- Assist in implementing a quality drugs supply system in line with IMC standards
- Stock management in link with OTPs, Stabilization Centre(SC) Pharmacy Store
- Dispensing of drugs to patients and patients counseling
- Collection, inventory and analysis of weekly drugs consumption and requests
- Update in a timely way the stock movement (IN/OUT) from the pharmacy on stock cards
- Monitor, and record manually the daily temperature and humidity of the pharmacy warehouse
- Organize and supervise the cleaning of the pharmacy warehouse
- Weekly and Monthly reporting of Medical Store (Drugs,F100,F75,RUTF and other medical supplies) Balance
- Participate in analysis of needs, preparation of regular forecasts, calculation of replenishment orders and buffer stocks of the project
- Ensure all boxes and items are proper identified and registered in stock cards
- Support the weekly drugs requests to OTPs and SC
- Collaborate closely with the SC Doctors and Nutrition Officers in ensuring constant medical supplies to our Nutrition Programme
Code of Conduct:
- It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.
- If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
- Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within IMC and amongst beneficiaries served by IMC.
- Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-
Qualifications and Experience
- Pharmacist with a Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized Nigerian University.
- Over two (2) years’ experience in similar position
- NYSC Certificate or Exemption letter
- Valid and current practicing license.
- Excellent report-writing skills is an additive
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa
- Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles.
Key Competencies:
- Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
- Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and utilization of the internet
- Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver IMC’s strategic objectives.
- Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
Apply Before :-
19th June, 2020.
INTERESTED?
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications addressed to the “Human Resource Coordinator, International Medical Corps” via the email: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org
Note
- We are an equal opportunity organization So Borno State Based candidates are Strongly encouraged to apply for this position
- Candidates MUST state the position and location they are applying for as the subject of their email, application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document, otherwise applications will not be considered.
- Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Position: Nigerian nationals only
WHO IS International Medical Corps (IMC)?
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.
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