Position Title: Shire Tigray Region - Pharmacy Assistant
Employer: FHI 360
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Shire, Tigray region - Ethiopia
Posted date: 5 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Summary of the Position
Under the supervision of the senior pharmaceutical officer, the pharmacy assistant will support health and nutrition programming in the Shire field office. Responsibilities include:
- Managing the pharmaceutical warehouse
- Carrying out daily activities in pharmaceutical/medical warehouses
- Receiving pharmaceuticals and storing them according to guidelines
- Issuing to health facilities and following proper utilization
- Maintaining records of receiving, storing, and dispatching medical items
- Traveling to health facilities for supportive supervision
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage pharmaceutical warehouse
- Maintain good conditions of the medical warehouse (temperature control, organization, hygiene)
- Guarantee proper management of the cold chain
- Ensure correct handling of expired and/or damaged pharmaceutical products
- Keep records of serious untoward incidents (e.g., drug errors, poor quality)
- Ensure appropriate preparation and distribution of medical supplies requests
- Maintain records for drug consumption and stocks
- Provide regular updates on inventory of medical products
- Develop stock level alerts based on average monthly consumption
- Update pharmacy files timely and prepare monthly reports
- Liaise with the Logistics department regarding drug orders and distribution
- Follow established departmental policies and safety standards
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Applied Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency with database management software
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of political issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Fluency in English
Problem Solving & Impact
- Working on problems of moderate scope
- Exercising judgment within defined procedures
- Building rapport with internal and external staff
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in pharmacy
- Minimum 2+ years of experience as a pharmacist
- Experience with donor-funded programs, especially USAID/BHA
- Current, active professional registration as a licensed pharmacist in Ethiopia
- Ability to work in challenging environments
Technology to be Used
- Personal Computer/Laptop
- Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint)
- Cell phone/mobile technology
