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Volunteer Pharmaceutical Technician at

4 months ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Rescue Committee (IRC) Full time
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.

Key Responsibilities

Receive, verify and record all incoming items in the Hospital drug store.
Issue and record all items duly requested by the consumption units in the prescribed format.
Ensure proper filling and storage of all the documents in the hospital drug store.
Monitor consumptions of items in the consumption units.
Ensure proper storage of all items in the Hospital drug store.
Regularly monitor expiry dates of all items.
Monitor on poor utilized and slow moving items and in consultation with the supervisor advice the prescribers/users accordingly.
Monitor the stock levels and in consultation with the supervisor to avoid unnecessary stock outs.
Record twice daily the temperatures in the cold room and the fridge.
Ensure proper maintenance of cold chain in the drug store.
Offer pharmaceutical advice when required.
With the supervisor assist in preparation of consumption reports.
Conduct regular physical inventory to ensure compliance of records.
Creation of picking slips.
Do any other duty as assigned to you by your supervisor or designate.

Key Result Areas

Accurate and timely documentation of all issues and received drugs and medical items.
Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge
Timely issue orders to the various units in the prescribed forms on their ordering days.
Proper storage of drugs and medical items.
Tracking of expiries and slow moving items.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
He/She must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board
At least three years hospital pharmacy experience.
Good communication and writing skills
Computer literate
A good team player
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to work ethically in demanding environment.
Good customer care skills.