The International Rescue Committee Protection Officer - Katsina Jobs in Nigeria
The International Rescue Committee Protection Officer - Katsina Jobs in Nigeria
Project OverviewThe BHA (Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance) project, “Integrated Emergency Response to the Displaced Population in Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina States, Northwest Nigeria” depending on fund availability will be carried out by a consortium led by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in collaboration with the Alliance for International Medical Action (Alima), Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI), and Life Helpers Initiative (LHI), aims to leverage each partner's expertise to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people populations through area-based approach.
The Consortium partners will provide an integrated multisectoral intervention in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, and Multi-purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) activities in Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto states in collaboration with state governments, UN organizations and other key actors in Northwest Nigeria.
The project will be implemented by a dedicated support, quality assurance, and coordination team, who will work closely with all partners through a management unit of well-structured consortium governance for the activity.
Job Overview / Summary
The Pharmacist officer is responsible for overseeing pharmaceutical distribution and monitoring for the population in the catchment area of IRC-supported health facilities in the Northwest. Responsibilities will include day-to-day distribution of pharmaceuticals, monitoring of activities, capacity development of health staff, report making, using PIT, coordination with other sectors and government authorities as well as close collaboration with health facility staff and managers.
The position is based in Sokoto with regular trips to IRC’s health programs sites and consortium partners throughout the Northeast and other parts of Nigeria as needed.
Reports to the Pharmacy Manager, while working very closely with the dispensers at the facilities and Clinical officers
Major Responsibilities
In collaboration with the pharmacy Manager, ensure that health programs utilize standardized protocols, policies, and guidelines, as outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and WHO. Ensure that all Health activities are consistent with established best practices.
Ensuring medicines are stored appropriately and securely.
Liaising with Health facility clinicians to ensure appropriate prescription and rational drug use.
Provide supervision to drug dispensers, checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labelled, to avoid dispensing errors.
Participate in Joint supportive supervisory visit by IRC and SPHCDA supervisor to all Health facilities and IRC mobile clinic and ensure that appropriate feedback and mentorship takes place.
In conjunction with the senior Pharma Manager/Log Manager, perform physical stock counts in accordance with the frequency defined in the SOP.
Inform the Senior Pharma Manager when the stock of goods is nearing the minimum or maximum threshold, and regularly provide the Senior Pharma Manager and Health Coordinator with a list of
the items with expiry dates within the next six months.
Monitor the temperature of the warehouse and ensure that products requiring cold chain (vaccines) are always stored at a suitable temperature (between +2°C and +8°C) - manually record T twice daily - Reports any deviation, using the cold chain breech report.
Prepare the cold chain boxes as per Cold chain SOP.
Ensure the availability of enough icepacks, clean cold chain containers for the outreach activities including vaccine campaigns.
Ensure cleaning, defrosting and maintenance of fridges.
Medical waste management: Prepare the list of expired drugs and items and inform the Senior Pharma Manager/SCC and Health Coordinator. Ensure safe storage of expired drugs/items.
Qualifications
Education:
B.Pharm Degree
Must possess the practicing license or qualifying certificate.
Master's degree or postgraduate diploma or certificate in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Pharmacy Management, Business Administration or related field is an added advantage.
Work Experience:
2-3 years of work experience or professional experience, of which 1 - 2 years in health system Support, strengthening, and the development sector.
Experience in field missions as a pharmacist in the humanitarian setting is highly recommended.
Must be registered with relevant licensing bodies and allowed to practice in Nigeria.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of drugs and medical supplies regulations of Nigeria.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
NGO work experience is an advantage.
Ability to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Experience in working in a team and able to lead a team.
Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Language Skills: English, working knowledge of Hausa and Fulani preferred.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; The International Rescue Committee Protection Officer - Katsina Jobs in Nigeria
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