Pharmacy Assistant at International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The primary function of the pharmacy Assistant is to assist the Medical Commodities team in distribution and tracking of medical commodities required by supported health facilities.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist on preparation of monthly pharmaceuticals and other medical commodities distribution plan and update as needed and make sure it is clearly communicated to concerned parties
• Assist on shipment documents and follow through to collect signatures and finalize record keeping
• Compile data and submit timely reports including but not limited to weekly and monthly reports
• Work in coordination with the Warehouse teams and logistics in all sites to facilitate accuracy of documentation and tracking of timely deliveries to health facilities
• Work with field medical officers and health facility directors in supported health facilities to get feedbacks, requests and delivery confirmations for all pharmaceuticals and other medical commodities as required
• Adhere to IMC code of conduct and internationally accepted humanitarian principles
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Compliance & Ethics:

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps.
• As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
• Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values
• Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

Minimum Requirements

• Typically, a Bachelor's degree in related area. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Must have the ability to work effectively with various personalities and cultures.
• Typically, 1+ year of experience working with pharmaceuticals and other medical commodities
• Must have experience with ordering and tracking medical procurements
• Must have experience with warehousing and assembling medical and surgical kits
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English
• Must be skilled in Microsoft Office specially MS Excel and Word

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to "the Human Resource Coordinator, International Medical Corps" via: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 30th June, 2023.