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 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster-affected communities. The IRC has been operational in South Central (Mudug, Galgadud, Banadir and Nugaal) regions of Somalia, implementing interventions in the areas of Livelihood, WASH and Health, GBV, Governance and Rights reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought-affected population in these regions.
Scope of Work
Reporting to the Pharmacy Technician, the Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for providing a variety of services related to the daily operation of a pharmacy under the direct supervision and guidance of the pharmacy technician.
Reporting to the Pharmacy Technician, the Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for providing a variety of services related to the daily operation of a pharmacy under the direct supervision and guidance of the pharmacy technician.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology equivalent, preferably with technical knowledge in drug supply chain management systems and quality assurance.
- Registered by the relevant and credible body or graduated from an accredited institution
- Minimum three (3) years working experience in a hospital/health facility set-up.
- Fluent in English and Somali.
Required Competencies:
- A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity.
- Competent to work under stress as the situation may dictate.
- Ability to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic background.
HOW TO APPLY:
Full description of this position and application details can be viewed through our website:
http://www.rescue.org/careers
http://www.rescue.org/careers
Deadline for Applications: 13th May 2016. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Somali Nationals are encouraged to apply
International Allowances are not available for this position.
International Allowances are not available for this position.
