Posted on: Thu 24-05-2018

 MEDECINS DU MONDE FRANCE seeks

24/05/2018

Position:

Drug Dispenser

Line Manager:

Medical Doctor Supervisor

Line reports:

N/A

Length of contract:

6 months

Possibility for extension:

yes

 

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organization committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organization do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.  

 

JOB TASKS

 

Under the supervision of the Medical Doctor Supervisor, the Drugs Dispenser will be responsible for the following main activities in order to ensure the quality of care in the mobile clinics:

·        Stock management in link with mobile clinics

·        Distribution of drugs during the mobile clinics

·        Collection, computerization and analysis of weekly drugs consumption

·        Reporting and attendance to different meetings

 

I.                      TASKS DESCRIPTION:

 

·        Stock management in link with mobile clinics

-        Prepare all the necessary drugs, material and equipment for mobile clinics and ensure that everything is ready before to leave MdM office

-        Realize the pharmacy stock management (in/out) at the mobile clinic

-        Calculate daily consumption for each item in order to anticipate any shortage

-        Do a weekly physical inventory of mobile clinic pharmacy

-        Prepare weekly drugs orders to MdM Damboa pharmacy with the assistance of the medical doctors and paramedics staff.

 

·        Distribution of drugs during the mobile clinics

-        Give the drugs according to the medical prescription.

-        Ask the medical doctor or the midwife to complete their prescription in case of incomplete information (dosage, duration…)

-        Indicate the name, presentation and dosage of the drugs on the dispensing bag.

-        Explain in local language to the patient how to take the treatment and make sure that the explanations have been understood.

-        Explain the potential side effects of a drug to the patient

-        Keeps a clean working place and insure waste produced in dispenser room (packaging, papers…) is removed every day.

-        Fill in the daily consumption form for each item

-        Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and treat all the patients with respect and dignity

 

·        Collection, computerization and analysis of weekly drugs consumption

-        Collect the daily mobile clinic consumption

-        Participate to the weekly computerization  and analysis of the drugs consumption

 

·        Reporting and attendance to different meetings

-        Prepare a weekly activities report to submit to the pharmacist and team leader

-        Participate in a pro-active way to MdM internal meetings (medical, security…)

-        Participate to all the  trainings organized by MDM

 

 

PROFIL REQUIRED:

·        Pharmacist

·        Experience working in an INGO is an added advantage

·        Experience in similar position for at least 2 years

·        Good knowledge about Damboa communities

·        Capacities in team management

·        Strong sense of responsibilities and organization skills

·        Strong work ethic and rigor

·        Languages (spoken and written): English, Marghi, Kanuri, Hausa

·        Flexibility

·        Team player

 

To apply:

·        To apply, please submit: a two page curriculum vitae, three work-related references and one page cover letter, in One Document explaining how your skills and experience match the job requirements stated above. If possible, please send all the above in one document – MS Word or PDF. Also, write the job title and your name in the subject line. Send to [email protected]

·       Deadline for submission: 3rd June, 2018.

·       Only applications by email will be considered

·       Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

·       We are unable to accept phone calls. 

 

Information:

Starting date:  ASAP

Place of office: Damboa

We’ll pay attention only to the complete files in English.

Our process of selection include some written tests and oral interviews.

 

Please notice that if you have not heard from MdM within 2 weeks, you should presume you were not short listed for this position. However, MdM thanks you for your interest and encourages you to apply for other openings where your skills and experience match.

 

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

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