Dispenser

Job Description

Organization Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee, hereinafter referred to as “the IRC”, is a non-profit, humanitarian agency that provides relief, rehabilitation, protection, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees, displaced persons and victims of oppression and violent conflict. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by the rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Since then, in partnership with various donors, the IRC in Uganda has expanded to meet the needs of the conflict-affected regions of Karamoja, Acholi, West Nile region, and in Southwestern Uganda as well as amongst urban refugees in Kampala.

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 stock-takings.

•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 on 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.

•Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Professional Standards

IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. 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.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.