Pharmacist

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

Pharmacist (based in Kharkiv) Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Pharmaceutical Manager (Dnipro) Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: Primary Health Manager, members of MMU, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Manager; Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Manager; Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager; Supply Chain Team.

About IRC The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power. Given the disparity faced by women and girls, IRC seeks to narrow gender inequalities and ensure social inclusion of all vulnerable groups in broader policies, processes and actions affecting their lives. Job Overview/Summary Under the leadership of the Pharmaceutical Manager and in close coordination with the Supply Chain Team, the main role for the Pharmacist is to coordinate and monitor all medical supplies’ related activities in IRC health projects. The key responsibility of this position is to ensure the proper supply of medical supplies including medications, medical consumables, laboratory consumables and medical equipment and devices according to IRC standards. Also, to monitor medical supplies’ management system, and train the national staff if needed.

Primary Responsibilities

To ensure the ordering of medicines and medical supplies for intermediate stock commensurate with the needs of the mobile clinic and other needs in the Kharkiv project. Provide a monthly supply of medicines and medical supplies for a mobile clinic and a 15% buffer. If necessary, make an urgent order no more than once a month. Ensure that medicines and medical supplies are stored in accordance with storage requirements. This includes receiving goods; placement on shelves in accordance with the specifics of storage conditions; entering data into accounting tools in the warehouse; strict accounting of expiration dates and constant monitoring of this. Pay special attention to the storage of cold chain medicines. Monitor storage conditions such as room temperature, humidity, light shading. Maintain cleanliness of the premises, limit accessibility to persons not authorized for the warehouse. To ensure alignment with IRC’s medical supplies’ management guidelines Implement essential medical supplies management tools. Refill boxes of MMU with medicines and medical supplies for the needs of the mobile clinic based on the consumption sheet as needed. Keep track of issued medicines and medical supplies in the pharmacy tool and tracker. Ensure the correct handling of expired and/or damaged medical supplies’ products. Participate in the technical capacity building and training of IRC staff involved in handling medical supplies. Participate in the preparation of the monthly report of medical supplies management. Participate in the preparation of the annual planning and budgets of the medical supplies’ activities in IRC’s projects. Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Skills and Qualifications

1-At least bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. 2-No less than 5 year of experience working in medical supplies and/or medical warehouse. 3-To handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Ability to be flexible in carrying out tasks and to prioritize itself. 4-Language: Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, English will be an asset. 5-Strong attention to detail, organizational. and time management skills. 6-Computer proficiency in Windows environment (Microsoft Word, Excel); proficiency in inventory management software will be an asset.

Standards for Professional Conduct The International Rescue Committee is determined to protect the people it serves and staff from all kinds of harm, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. It is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe. IRC builds diverse and inclusive teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

IRC workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces its safeguarding policies to protect adult and child clients from any form of exploitation and abuse, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and its staff from sexual harassment and violence.

Where misconduct is alleged, IRC follows a Zero tolerance approach and takes all necessary actions and corrective measures. IRC investigation unit comprises of experts and trained investigators that ensures professional survivor-centered investigations are conducted if allegations of safeguarding violations are reported through the safe and accessible reporting channels that IRC makes available to its staff, partners, and clients.

These commitments are set out in IRC’s Safeguarding Policies, accessible in English and in Ukrainian language via this link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies.

IRC is an active member of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) set-up in Ukraine.

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