Pharmacist (Re-announced)

About Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Job Summary

The incumbent will work under direct supervision of Medical Doctor and Provincial Manager and responsible For Planning, Implementation, Supervision And Monitoring Of The Pharmaceutical Activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The pharmacist is responsible for safe and proper storage and supply of medicine and medical equipments for the entire health facilities and main store.
• The pharmacists is responsible to also act as receptionist in the clinic for registering all patients visiting the clinic.
• Make sure no medicine is misused. Assure transparent issuance and record keeping.
• The pharmacist is responsible for medicine in and out to the clinic and shall be accountable for all medicine quality, quantity and expiry dates.
• Identify and report problems that interferes the delivery of services
• Ensure safe, clean and proper storage of all medicine and other medical equipments within the storages.
• Attend coordination meetings related to pharmaceuticals issues.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly activity reports of the Program Coordinator/Medical Doctor
• Carry out any other task as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Obtained Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience, particularly in the field of Pharmacy & drug management
• Strong Command on Pashto/Dari
• Good knowledge of computer and English language
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-ethnic team and take on diverse tasks.
• Working experience in the targeted province particularly in Roy-e Douab and Khuram Wa Sarbagh Districts and familiar with concerned community, geography and culture.

Submission Guideline

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and updated CV by clicking (Apply Now) option at the top of this page. 

The closing date for accepting applications is 30 December 2024

Please clearly state the Vacancy Announcement number and title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. 

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered and only short-listed candidates will be called for a written test and interview.

Note: The written test/interview will be on rolling basis due to the urgent need of the position & it may take place before the closing date of the post/s.

Functional Area

Health/Medical

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Samangan

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