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Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Pharmacy Technician job at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Twajiji, Yumbe, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict, disaster, and climate change to survive, recover, and regain control of their futures. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC has grown into a highly respected non-governmental organization, consistently recognized for its rapid response, effective programming, and commitment to innovation in humanitarian aid.
With operations in over 40 countries and offices in major cities worldwide, the IRC employs thousands of professionals and volunteers, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values diversity, resilience, and impact-driven solutions. The organization offers a wide range of job opportunities, from emergency response roles to long-term development initiatives, with flexible work arrangements to accommodate various needs.
Emphasizing innovation, the IRC leverages data-driven approaches and technology to enhance its service delivery, addressing critical issues such as health, education, economic recovery, and refugee resettlement. Rooted in core values of integrity, accountability, service, and equality, the IRC upholds a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, partnering with governments, businesses, and local communities to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable populations. Through its pioneering efforts in crisis response and advocacy, the IRC continues to shape the future of humanitarian aid. For more information, visit their official website at www.rescue.org.
Job Title
Pharmacy Technician job at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Job Description
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Twajiji Village, Yumbe District, Uganda
Under supervision of the Health Manager the Pharmacy Technician will provide medication and other health care products to facilities. S/he will perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients; and supports pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications.
She/he will supervise and provide oversight over the dispensers and continuously provide capacity building to the dispensers in health commodity management across
the settlement.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Ensuring that all pharmaceutical products received in the warehouse are dispatched and utilized at the health facilities before there expiration dates. By putting strategies in place to ensure appropriate utilization of donor funds by reducing wastages through expiries and damages.
Ensure compliance with IRC policies and standard operating procedures regarding ordering, receiving, storage and issuing of medicines from the pharma warehouse.
Ensure good storage and distribution practices at both the pharma warehouse and health facilities
Maintain an up-to-date electronic Logistics Management Information system (elms) such as RX solution.
Coordinating project activities that involves management and storage of health commodities including pharmaceutical supplies and medical equipment’s at the health facilities.
Ensuring that we comply with the WHO GDP standards
Strengthening the process of logistics management of supplies in alignment with the MoH guidelines and donor policies.
Ensuring availability of cost effective, Safe, efficacious, and rational use of pharmaceutical products using the different tools. E.g., SPARS, IRC Pharmacy Assessment tools etc.
Ensure tracking and accountability for all medical and pharmaceutical products and as well as related supplies released to the Health Facilities.
Support forecasting and quantification of Pharmaceutical supplies, using data obtained from the facilities to support key decision making.
Support good storage and distribution practice at both warehouse and Health facilities
Prepare monthly reports for both the Donors and internally as IRC.
Use and regular updating of the available Pharma inventory systems like Rx Solution.
Ensure capacity building of the Dispensers in the management and use of medicines and health commodities in the facilities through constantly training the staffs on the SOPs and any other identified capacity gaps
Ensure Pharmaceutical supplies received at the warehouse meet the IRC minimum quality standards both for donations and goods procured. He/ She must be available during the receipt of pharmaceutical products. Technical verification to be done by the Pharmacy Technician
Any other activities assigned by the supervisor.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
Active Registration with the Allied Medical Practitioners Council with proof of practising license
At least 2 years of experience in an NGO setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication or interpersonal skills is a must.
Proficiency in Computer Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent analytical skills.
High level of integrity, good communication skills and timekeeping.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the APPLY Button below
Deadline: 18th April 2025
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