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The IRC Yemen began its programs in October 2012. Since establishing its presence in the South of Yemen, in the Red Sea Coastal city of Aden, the organization has grown from just implementing a small project to handling large-scale emergency and relief operations. Following the war which broke out in Yemen in March 2015 and the humanitarian disaster, IRC launched an emergency response program in the southern governorates of Aden, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah and Al Dhale, and later expanded into Sana’a and Hodeidah in the North. Currently IRC Yemen is operating in eight governorates in the south and north of Yemen through direct programming and through local partnerships in Health, WASH, Nutrition, Economic Recovery Development, Education, Child Protection, Gender and Women Protection and Empowerment.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) have been working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for more than forty years. Today, the IRC has more than 2,200 staff working across the region, including in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, and Yemen to support those affected by some of the world’s most complex and protracted humanitarian crises.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Pharmacy Assistant will supervise pharmaceutical and nutrition commodities stores in Adhalee-Lahj and West Coast, ensuring proper storage, distribution, and reporting of pharmaceuticals and nutrition commodities. This includes handling stock levels, ensuring compliance with IRC pharmaceutical SOPs, and collaborating with the main pharmaceutical warehouse for receiving and dispatching medications. In addition, the role coordinates with the GHO/DHO to request the quantities of nutrition commodities needed. The role ensures the safe and efficient supply of medications and nutrition commodities while maintaining accurate records and timely reporting.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Pharmacy Assistant supports the efficient management of pharmaceutical operations in field locations, including supervising stock levels, ensuring proper storage conditions, and coordinating the distribution of medications to health facilities. Key responsibilities include supervising inventory, assisting in the procurement process, collaborating with the main pharmaceutical warehouse for stock handling, and ensuring all activities align with IRC SOPs and health regulations. In addition to requesting and supervising the nutrition commodities from GHO/DHO.
WORKING RELATIONS:
The Pharmacy Assistant will work closely with the country pharmacist, Field Health and Nutrition Officers, and the Supply Chain team to ensure smooth operations. Direct collaboration will also occur with Health Facilities Supervisors for stock and distribution management. Indirectly, the role will interact with the Finance Department for budget management. The Pharmacy Assistant will report to the Country Pharmacist and collaborate with the main pharmaceutical warehouse for receiving and dispatching medications and nutrition commodities.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review and verify drug requests from health facilities, advising on vital changes based on AMC, warehouse availability, and other requirements.
Provide on-the-job training and coaching for field pharmacists.
Ensure proper…