JOB DETAILS:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Kampala. The IRC will be moving into additional/new locations in refugee settlements in Obongi and Arua.

The IRC is currently implementing its health and nutrition program in West Nile and Acholi focusing on providing primary health care services to refugees in their settlements. Similar services will be extended to the new locations starting January 2020.

Job Overview/ Summary:
Under the guidance of the Pharmacy Technician, the Dispenser will be responsible to dispensing medicines and ensuring timely ordering and reporting to avoid stock outs. The dispenser will ensure good storage practices of pharmaceutical supplies at the facility.

Major Responsibilities:
• Dispense drugs to clients.
• Conduct counselling of clients.
• Ensure proper recording of drugs.
• Monitor drug stock and inform the supervisor.
• Participate in the drug stocktakings.
• Conduct daily commodity reconciliation
• Conduct bimonthly commodity ordering and reporting and submit the orders and reports to pharmacy technician for review and approval.
• Participate in CME and any other trainings organized by IRC.
• Provide health education on medicine 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.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience:
• Certificate and or a Diploma in Pharmaceuticals
• Registered with Uganda Allied Health Professionals (Documentation to be shared)
• Experience of at least two years dispensing medicines in a health facility

• Good knowledge of Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) tools.