International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and local communities. IRC Uganda has it country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kit gum Moroto, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming.
Job Overview
Under supervision of the Health Manager the Pharmacy Technician will provide medication and other health care products to facilities. S/he will perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients; and supports pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications.
She/he will supervise and provide oversight over the dispensers and continuously provide capacity building to the dispensers in health commodity management across the settlement.
Duties And Responsibilities
Ensuring that all pharmaceutical products received in the warehouse are dispatched and utilized at the health facilities before there expiration dates. By putting strategies in place to ensure appropriate utilization of donor funds by reducing wastages through expiries and damages.
Ensure compliance with IRC policies and standard operating procedures regarding ordering, receiving, storage and issuing of medicines from the pharma warehouse.
Ensure good storage and distribution practices at both the pharma warehouse and health facilities
Maintain an up-to-date electronic Logistics Management Information system (elms) such as RX solution.
Coordinating project activities that involves management and storage of health commodities including pharmaceutical supplies and medical equipment’s at the health facilities.
Ensuring that we comply with the WHO GDP standards
Strengthening the process of logistics management of supplies in alignment with the MoH guidelines and donor policies.
Ensuring availability of cost effective, Safe, efficacious, and rational use of pharmaceutical products using the different tools. E.g., SPARS, IRC Pharmacy Assessment tools etc.
Ensure tracking and accountability for all medical and pharmaceutical products and as well as related supplies released to the Health Facilities.
Support forecasting and quantification of Pharmaceutical supplies, using data obtained from the facilities to support key decision making.
Support good storage and distribution practice at both warehouse and Health facilities
Prepare monthly reports for both the Donors and internally as IRC.
Use and regular updating of the available Pharma inventory systems like Rx Solution.
Ensure capacity building of the Dispensers in the management and use of medicines and health commodities in the facilities through constantly training the staffs on the SOPs and any other identified capacity gaps
Ensure Pharmaceutical supplies received at the warehouse meet the IRC minimum quality standards both for donations and goods procured. He/ She must be available during the receipt of pharmaceutical products. Technical verification to be done by the Pharmacy Technician
Any other activities assigned by the supervisor.
Professional Standards
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, Respect at work, and Anti-Retaliation.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.
Deadline for receiving applications is Friday April 18th,2025
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
Active Registration with the Allied Medical Practitioners Council with proof of practising license
At least 2 years of experience in an NGO setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication or interpersonal skills is a must.
Proficiency in Computer Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent analytical skills.
High level of integrity, good communication skills and timekeeping.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
