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VOLUNTEER, PHARMACIST - (263)
Job Title
Volunteer, Pharmacist
Location
Global - GO (Primary)
Category
Volunteer / Intern
Date Needed By
11/1/2021
Scope of Work (SOW)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (BACKGROUND)
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through healthcare training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.
Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide.
This position will support International Medical Corps' emergency response delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster-affected populations.
SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of the Volunteer, Pharmacist is to support the proper medical treatment of patients in an emergency setting.
The Volunteer, Pharmacist prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; verifying correct dosages and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure pharmaceutical services are implemented according to internationally accepted standards and/or relevant Ministry of Health guidelines.
Provide oversight for the ordering of drugs and medical commodities.
Establish standardized data collection tools and train staff on accurate data collection to track pharmaceutical consumption.
Work with logistics and finance departments to ensure regular and adequate pharmaceutical and medical commodity levels are maintained to prevent stockouts.
Assist in hiring necessary pharmacy staff.
Analyze training needs and institute training for staff members.
Work with the medical team to provide standardized data to the International Medical Corps reporting and data management system.
Review documentation to confirm that appropriate pharmaceuticals were provided to the beneficiaries.
Package and label prescriptions and counsel patients on their proper use and potential adverse events.
Coordinate with the Medical Coordinator, the Logistics Coordinator and the Team Lead to ensure correct demobilization and proper disposition of pharmaceuticals.
General
Deployed personnel are expected to assist with the setup, maintenance and demobilization of the clinical spaces and base camp as required.
Policy Adherence
Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Typically, Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) with valid licenses.
Typically, 5+ years of relevant and progressive experience in multiple pharmacy practice settings.
Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, donor agencies, government officials, and NGOs.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
"Self-Starter" with ability to recognize what needs to be done without instruction.
Able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
Flexible and able to cope with stressful situations.
Able to relate to and motivate local staff.
Creative and able to work with limited resources.
Excellent decision-making skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic is desirable.
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL OR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the responsibilities referenced above, candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions.
Lifting moderately heavy objects, carrying a backpack for extended periods, and walking or hiking in remote locations may be necessary.
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization.
Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants.
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