JOBS: Openings at Impact Research and Development Organization
Impact Research and Development Organization is a registered Kenyan NGO with a main office in Kisumu and regional offices in eight counties.
IRDO’s principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities.
- Job TypeFull Time
- qualification/BSc/HND, Diploma
- Experience2 years
- LocationKisumu
- Job FieldPharmaceutical
Job Summary
- The Pharmacist will be responsible for monitoring the supply of all medicines used in the hospital. S/he will be in charge of purchasing, dispensing, and performing quality checks on medication stock.
Major duties and responsibilities:
- Oversee monthly reporting on the consumption of medicines, non-pharmaceuticals, and overall stock status from all the relevant service points.
- Together with other clinical teams, support procurement of quality medicines, other consumables, and medical equipment for the IRTHS Pharmacy and other departments.
- Develop guidelines and standard operating procedures for training IRTHS partners and teams.
- With the business and training manager and other trainers, support quality training on pharmaceutical products for providers or clients.
- Develop a business strategy for pharmacy and non-pharmaceutical products that ensures attainment of access, sales, and surplus targets.
- Provide timely monthly and quarterly financial and non-financial performance reports for drug wholesale and retail trading.
- Dispense pharmacy supplies and keep accurate reports on drugs and other pharmacy supplies
- Support teams in planning and target-setting with performance management to ensure achievement of goals.
Minimum Qualification:
- Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy added advantage.
- Possesses a valid practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya, which must be available for use by the hospital if needed.
- A minimum of two (2) years of clinical pharmaceutical experience.
- Experience in clinical research is advantageous.
- Proficiency in the use of health information systems