Pharmacist

at International Rescue Committee
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted October 22, 2021
Category Health Care / Medical
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

The Pharmacist implements the good distribution practices (GDPs) under the supervision of the Regional QA Pharmacist.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure the Logistics Support Centre’s compliance to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board requirements including imports and exports of medical supplies,
• Participate in the implementation of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) in the Logistics Support Centre. Implements the Qualification and Validation activities of the medical warehouse and equipment;
• Actively participates in the handling of supply chain complaints and deviations including cold chain deviations;
• Manage records/documentation related to GDP and quality of healthcare goods, as defined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS);
• Support the Medical Warehouse QA Officer in quality control at reception while offering technical guidance where required.
• Participate in planning and providing GDP training of staff involved in the medical supply chain;
• Ensure the timely update of the relevant information in the ERP (JDE) database;
• Facilitate and participate in the organization of inspections/audit visits of manufacturers and other suppliers to conform to good distribution practices;
• With the support of the Regional QA Pharmacist, provide technical support to the Medical Purchasers on the quality related issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES
• Holder of a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from a recognized university;
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar field;
• Must be a registered pharmacist with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Ministry of Medical Services, Republic of Kenya;
• Must have good knowledge of MOH policies and national and international drug laws and policies;
• Previous working experience with NGO’s, international charitable organizations or a Medical Logistics service provider organization is an asset;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French is an asset);
• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point), with experience in ERPs;
• Precise, rigorous with high sense of confidentiality and integrity;
• Certificate of good conduct;
• Must be a Kenyan Citizen.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Applying Instructions

The interested candidates should submit their applications on or before 28th October 2021 at 4:30 pm with the CV, motivation letter, including references details, supporting documents (Certificates, Diplomas etc) and current and expected remuneration to ICRC Logistics Support Centre, HR Department via:– E-mail : lon_hr_rec_services@icrc.org
The reference Pharmacist must be stated in the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required Degree & other supporting documents, your application will not be considered.

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