Job Overview/Summary:

The Medical Drug Dispenser working in a static clinic will be primarily responsible for recording and dispensing medicines to patients and keeping track record of medicines for the health team. This position reports to Health Services Officer

Responsibilities:

• Dispense medicine to all patients according to the doctor’s prescription and advise the patients regarding the use of prescribed medicine properly and make necessary mark/indication on to the envelop/bottle or strip correctly.
• Check the medicine for expiry date; those medicines with short expiry date will be used first before it expires. 
• Keep the store clean and store the medicine to be checked easily and issued properly and keep bin cards up to date.
• Prepare drug request form which must be verified by the doctor. Physically check all the items for the accuracy of the quantity and make sure they are not expired. During preparation of the indent, the available balance should be checked to avoid unnecessary extra supply and do not miss some important items.  The physical verification notes should be recorded as instructed.
• Delivered drugs will be recorded on daily base in the mobile team daily expenses register and must be verified by the doctors.
• Submit consumption report to Pharmacist on daily basis about the daily medicines/supplies received, issued and stock in balance.
• Maintain stock register of the equipment and furniture.
• Attending IRC training and program meetings.

Profil

• A degree in pharmacy and/or Pharmacist technician.
• A minimum of 2 years of working experience in a relevant field.
• Preferably work experience in emergency situations.
• Registered with Pharmacy Council
• Effective communication skills.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for patients is always essential.
• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• The ability to work as a member of a team is essential.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
• Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development.
• Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
• Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
• Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
• Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop and a sense of humor is a must.
• Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Language/Travel:

Arabic is required, while  English is desired.