Dispenser

Requisition ID: req19499

Job Title: Dispenser

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Arua, Uganda

Job Description

 

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies. 

The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Kampala. The IRC will be moving into additional/new locations in refugee settlements in Kryandongo and Zombo.

The IRC is currently implementing its health and nutrition program in West Nile and Acholi focusing on providing primary health care services to refugees in their settlements. Similar services will be extended to the new locations starting January 2020.

Job Overview: 
Dispensing drugs and assisting the pharmacist and facility in-charge in all activities appropriate to the dispensary.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Dispense drugs to clients
•Conduct prescription /counselling of clients
•Ensure proper recording of drugs
•Monitor drug stock and inform the supervisor.
•Participate in the drug stocktaking.
•Participate in planning and budgeting for the section
•Participate in CME and any other trainings organized by Reach Out.
•Provide health education on drug use.
•Ensure health, safety, and security in your area of operation.
•Promote the vision, mission and the values of IRC as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines of the Organization.
•Provide regular feedback n stock status.
•Assist in preparation of donor reports.
•Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.
•Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

 

Qualifications

 

•Certificate in dispensing/pharmaceuticals
•At least one year working experience as a drug dispenser in a busy setting.
•Knowledge on ARVs and other drugs e.g., side effects, dosage
•IRC guidelines and policies
•Stock taking

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

I have read and understood the details of the above Job description, the terms and conditions of my contract and the HR policies for National Staff and agree to always abide by them.
I fully understand that my failure to do so could result in the termination of my work with IRC.

Deadline for application is August 24th, 2021.

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