Pharmacist

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technician’s work flow; verifying preparation of purchase request, reception, storage, management, and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges and inspections.
• Provides pharmacological information on request to health care professionals;
• Develop hospital staff’s pharmacological knowledge by participating in clinical programs; training pharmacy staff and health care professionals on rational drug use and other topics
• Complies with MOH guidelines as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the department of pharmacy, medicines and laboratory (DPML) of the MOH, by monitoring clinical unit inspections; maintaining records for medicines and controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation and advising management on needed actions.
• Protect patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
• Reviews prescription issued by clinicians, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy, appropriateness of medication, and determine formulas and ingredients needed
• Train pharmacy staff to provide information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Ensure medicines are stored appropriately and securely;
• Supervises the work of less experienced and less qualified staff (MoH pharmacy) attendants
• Provides information on expenditure on drugs;
• Prepares and quality-checks sterile medications, for example, intravenous medications;
• Work effectively with other IMC employees, managers, and departments
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform all job functions with IMC mission, vision and goal statements in mind
• Other duties as maybe required

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Diploma or Doctorate in Pharmaceutical sciences
• At least two years’ experience in the same field preferably with an INGO
• Stock management
• Pharmacy management
• Experience in training pharmacists or pharmacy attendants
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a mandatory requirement
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies and other NGOs
• Cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Excellent self-motivation skills;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently;
• Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and constantly changing environment;
• Be flexible, possess the ability to cope in stressful situations;
• Be creative and possess the ability to work with limited resources;
• Strong analytical and research skills;
• Strong computer skills, especially with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Policy Adherence

• Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.

The fluid nature of emergency response requires personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Code of Conduct As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

Equal Opportunities International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com*. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.*

Compliance and Ethics

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics within International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of and adheres to International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards. Performs work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and partners and asks them to adhere to them.