American Refugee Committee (ARC),Nurse Pharmacists Jobs

Vacancy
– Nurse Pharmacists
POSITION
TITLE

Nurse- Pharmacist
LOCATION: Various – Rwanda
RESPONSIBLE
TO
:
National Pharmacist or Medical/Health Coordinator.
STATUS:  Full Time
SUPERVISORY
CAPACITY

None
DATE:
August
2017
The
overall goal of ARC’s program in Rwanda is to improve the wellbeing and self-reliance
of the displaced refugee population from

DRC and Burundi by ensuring the
provision of basic services (adequate health care & nutrition, shelter,
water, sanitation & hygiene, HIV/AIDS prevention & treatment),
improving food security and enabling economic recovery in six refugee camps
located in Rwanda.

ARC
Rwanda is looking for experienced, qualified and committed Nurse-Pharmacists to
join its team of medical staff in the various program implementing sites in
Rwanda. The Nurse-Pharmacists, to be assigned to either Stock or Dispensing
Pharmacies will contribute to the programs service delivery, supporting
effective ordering, stocking and control, dispensing and reporting on
pharmaceuticals in the various ARC-run Health sites. The Nurse Pharmacists will
receive routine technical support and guidance, reviews and feedback from the
ARC Rwanda National Pharmacist. The Nurse Pharmacists reports to either the
National Pharmacist or Site specific Medical/Health Coordinators, depending on
assignment.
MAJOR
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
:                 
PRIMARY
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Data
    collection, tracking and analysis and reporting on distribution or stock
    pharmacy stocks, consumption and replenishment.
  • Contribute
    to efficiencies in stock and distribution chain efficient stock-keeping
    and stock turnover including monitoring drugs utilization, and therefore
    input into re-order and supply management.
  • Applies
    ARC pharmacy management tools correctly ensuring stock management
    procedures for health products (stock cards for movement tracking, supply
    request book, register for special drugs distribution and register for
    Health Center materials).
  • Verifies
    medical prescriptions according to protocols for pharmaceutical management
  • Maintains
    stock management and best storage practices for health products according
    to WHO and National protocols
  • Analyzes
    health product consumption trends and provides technical guidance to
    clinical teams for better drug management.
  • Write
    and submit requisitions of essential drugs and other medical supplies on
    monthly basis, tracking the same with Kigali national stock pharmacy.
  • Maintain
    record keeping procedures of health products stock as per ARC pharmacy
    regulations, including daily updating of stock cards and scheduled
    inventory reports (monthly/weekly)
  • Maintain
    organization of pharmacy space, including ability to recall/locate items
    efficiently.
  • Maintain
    knowledge and capacity to manage both Stock and Clinic Pharmacy, including
    following standard ordering procedures, maintaining buffer stock,
    coordinating with Kigali-level warehouse, and following storage protocols
  • Perform
    any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
EDUCATION,
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
  • Minimum
    of A1 qualification in Nursing is required
  • Minimum
    of three (3) years direct experience in nursing in a clinical setting in a
    low-resource, fast paced setting, working with displaced or special
    interest persons
  • Experience
    in pharmaceutical management and logistics
  • Effective
    Oral/writing skills in Kinyarwanda and English; fluency in French is an
    added advantage.
  • Analytical
    and organizational skills/experience with health data
  • Skills
    and experience in using electronic Management Information System 
    (eLMIS)
  • Demonstrated
    knowledge of Health Information Systems, Nutrition protocols, HIV
    protocols, and Primary and Reproductive Health Care concepts, including
    Rwandan Ministry of Health protocols and guidelines
  • Experience
    working in protracted refugee situations.
KEY
BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES
:
  • Commitment
    to champion ARC’s program vision and mission
  • Have
    cross-cultural and strong interpersonal skills to work with refugees and
    host communities
  • Ability
    to maintain patient confidentiality
  • Ability
    to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability
    to coordinate with other health sector staff in a diverse environment
  • Ability
    and willingness to live and work in remote, and low-resource settings
Interested
and qualifying candidates should submit applications
– to include 1 page
Cover Letter, photocopy of valid practicing license, and an updated CV (max. 3
pages), and three names (plus titles & contacts) of relevant professional
referees – to the following email address:  RWJobs@arcrelief.org
Only
applications received through the above indicated dedicated email address will
be considered. The deadline for submission of applications is August 27,
2017 at 17:00hrs
. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
American
Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected
veteran status.  American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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