MSF Switzerland Kenya Vacancies for Pharmacist Technician 2018
- MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. In partnership & collaboration with the Mombasa County Government/Department of Health, MSFCH implements ‘Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare’ services at the Mrima health facility in Likoni, sub-county of Mombasa. The objective of the activities is to increase access to quality maternal & neonatal health care services to contribute in improving maternal and newborn outcomes.
Job Title : Pharmacist Technician
Location : Likoni sub county of Mombasa
Length of contract: 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance (includes 3 month probationary period)
Main Purpose:
Supports the drug supply management in the designated facilities under the supervision of the Mission Pharmacy Manager of the project.
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
Stock Management and Storage Supervision
- In cooperation with the Pharmacy Project Manager, assist in supervision, management, and control of the medical stock in (hospital, OPD and CMS) to avoid ruptures, losses, and gross overstock of drugs and other supplies
- Oversee and monitor storage conditions in (hospital, OPD and CMS)
- In cooperation with the Pharmacy Project Manager, assists on a monthly basis with preparation and approval of order requests, ensuring they are completed in timely manner to prevent unnecessary orders in between
- In cooperation with the Pharmacy Project Manager and other MSF team members, assist in the supervision, management, and control of medical/supply stock in the MSF office, expat houses, and MSF cars
- In cooperation with Pharmacy Project Manager follow-up the Drug management of office, expat houses, MSF cars expat health stocks which includes physical count, ordering and monitoring of expired dates
Medical Data Collection
- Assist with the collection consumption from facilities on at least a monthly basis
- Cooperate with and assist Pharmacy Manager in all related monthly reports
- Improve and follow up the monitoring systems in place
- Follow up on drug ruptures – collect data about numbers of patients
- Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, communicate and provide medical data to relevant MSF team members
Staff Training and Support
- Support the MoH counterparts in their responsibilities regarding monitoring of drug consumption, stock management, and preparing/receiving orders
- Assist in preparing and organising training sessions both for other MSF
General Activities
- Provide program continuity during supervisor’s absence and handovers; share knowledge of program with incoming staff in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
- Dispensing of prescriptions to both OPD and IPD patients
- Participation in rationale use of drugs reviews and in collaboration with the project pharmacist identifies weaknesses in the system or understanding of drug use and protocol to foster quality of care
- Reports discrepancies in stock compared to consumption and reports to the project pharmacist
- Participates in weekly and monthly consumption reporting – and is familiar with IsyStock software tools
- Participates in pharmacy inventory
- Assists with the ordering of pharmacy supplies and renewables in collaboration with the project pharmacist
- Reports faulty or broken material to the immediate supervisor
- Adheres strictly to universal precautions
- Collaborates with the MoH counterpart working in OPD
| Requirements |
Education : Qualified pharmacy technologist with relevant license
Demonstrable experience in collaborating and training others in a team setting
Experience : Experience collaborating with local pharmacy systems (MoH and private) is an asset
Pharmacy stock management
Rationale use of drugs reviews
Languages : Kiswahili and English
Knowledge: Excellent written and communication skills
Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competences: Results, teamwork, commitment, flexibility, service, stress management, maturity
Application deadline: 31st January 2018
Industry: Nurse/Medical Support
Location: Likoni Sub-county, Mombasa county, Kenya
Experience: 2 – 5 years
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter, copies of certificates/diplomas on or before 31th January 2018;
- at the compound near Bomu Hospital off Likoni- Ukunda Road, Likoni only on working days between 8am and 5pm OR
- through the website http://uhired.me/e/job/171 after your registration on the website
- through Public Service Board
We apologize that due to the volume of applications we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
