Vacancy
– Nurse Pharmacists
– Nurse Pharmacists
POSITION
TITLE:
Nurse- Pharmacist
TITLE:
Nurse- Pharmacist
LOCATION: Various – Rwanda
RESPONSIBLE
TO:
National Pharmacist or Medical/Health Coordinator.
TO:
National Pharmacist or Medical/Health Coordinator.
STATUS: Full Time
SUPERVISORY
CAPACITY:
None
CAPACITY:
None
DATE:
August
2017
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
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.
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:
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
PRIMARY
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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:
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:
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
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.
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.
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.