Pharmacist Assistant

In response to the significant health needs in the Gaza Strip, CARE's Primary Health Care (PHC) facility in Deir Al-Balah is offering a range of health services, including primary, reproductive, and nutritional care. The CARE Health Team provides a comprehensive package of services, including disease management, diagnosis, and medication dispensation to beneficiaries of CARE PHC.

The Pharmacist Assistant will work within the pharmacy at CARE PHC or with the mobile medical team as needed and directed by the Health Program Pharmacist or Senior Health Program Officer. The Pharmacist Assistant's responsibilities include dispensing medications to patients, educating them on the proper use of these medications, and regularly updating the pharmacy's inventory and needs.

Responsibilities:

1. Arrange and manage the pharmacy using internationally accepted standard practices. This includes tracking expiration dates, implementing a First In, First Out (FIFO) policy, utilizing bin cards and stock cards, managing tracking registers, setting re-order thresholds, and maintaining cleanliness.
2. Submit consumption reports promptly.
3. Ensure timely replenishment requests to prevent stockouts.
4. Monitor over-utilized and underutilized items to adjust future requests accordingly.
5. Dispense medication to patients and relevant departments while using registers to track distribution.
6. Notify the supervisor of any medication incompatibilities or issues with orders.
7. Inform the supervisor about pending stockouts, damaged medications, or any other irregularities.
8. Collaborate with other departments to ensure the smooth implementation and integration of services.
9. Adhere to administrative directives regarding work schedules, record-keeping, patient communications, and the restocking of necessary drugs and consumables.
10. Comply with the CARE Code of Conduct and internationally accepted humanitarian principles.
11. Provide all services to patients at no charge.

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Requirement:

1. Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or a graduation degree from a Pharmacy institute.
2. Previous experience in a similar field.
3. Written and verbal preference in the Arabic language is mandated and for English language is desirable.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Good computer skills.

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV and Cover letter by e- mail to [email protected], to the attention of the HR Department no later than Sunday,17/11/2024, indicating the job title the subject line and cover letter. Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.

CARE International promotes the principle of Equal Opportunity for all.

*** Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position will be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged. ***