Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.
The PUI Nigerian Mission has been officially opened in April 2016, with a focus on meeting urgent needs, including improving access to food commodities, primary health care and nutrition for Internally Displaced People (IDP) and host communities (HC) living in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC). The progressive sectorial widening allowed PUI to start implementing an integrated approach from 2017 in food security, livelihoods, and nutrition and health sectors, with the support of ECHO, FFP, OFDA and CIAA/CDC, in line with PUI’s global strategy. In mid-2018, PUI developed its comprehensive response by adding Protection and Community Outreach (PCO) activities to the existing programs in Bolori II. In 2018, PUI also scaled up its intervention with the opening of Monguno LGA base, with the main objectives of reducing morbidity and mortality of the most vulnerable population and promoting protection amongst the whole affected community. The severity of the needs and the reduction of the humanitarian access make PUI positioning in Health and Nutrition crucial, especially in Monguno where PUI has taken over some core activities from ALIMA at the beginning of 2021, after they closed their program there. At the end of 2020, PUI launched an exploratory mission, along with INGO colleagues in Zamfara State (North West), and has developed a strategy for its upcoming intervention in the area.
In 2022, PUI continues with its intervention as it considers the opening of PULKA field office, with the main objectives of reducing morbidity and mortality of the most vulnerable population and promoting protection amongst the whole affected community.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Drug Dispenser
Location: Pulka, Borno
General Objective
- Under the direct supervision of the PHC Supervisor, the Drug Dispenser dispenses drugs to patients, gives indication on drug utilization, and monitors drug consumption, according to PUI procedures.
- S/he respects logistic and pharmacy procedures fills in weekly orders and does inventory controls.
Dispense Medicines:
- Dispense medication to patients according to medical prescription
- Ensure the medication is labeled with the correct drug name, strength, quantity, expiry date, directions for use and includes and additional required information
- Provide clear instructions and advice on how to take the drug, when, how long, how to store, possible side-effects and any other relevant warnings.
- Maintain accurate dispensing records and regularly reporting them to OPD supervisor.
Drugs Management:
- Maintain the integrity and security of the dispensary by admitting only authorized personnel.
- Set up and maintain the pharmacy stock according to good storage practices (storage of drugs by categories, alphabetic order, and expiry date…)
- Implement stock cards system for each item and update each stock card on a timely manner
- Ensure that FEFO (first expired first out) is respected
- Report to the OPD Supervisor/Team Leader immediately about any change in drugs, in form of appearance, colour, smell, etc.
- Inform the OPD supervisor in case of any missing/damaged/expired item
- Participate in a physical inventory of the pharmacy and medical stock, including consumables and laboratory material on a monthly basis
- Record and compile daily and weekly consumption form and send information to OPT supervisor.
- Submit drug order to OPD supervisor on a requested basis
- Receive the orders from Pharmacy and inspect items, as to quality, quantity, and expiry dates. Inform the Pharmacist with feedback in case of irregularity.
- Ensure that the main stock and the pharmacy are kept clean.
Communication and Reporting:
- Participate in appropriate trainings provided by Première Urgence Internationale
- Participate actively in meetings when required.
- Inform the direct supervisor of the various needs.
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs. The employee could be requested to perform other tasks as his/her line manager may judge necessary.
Requirements
Education Level:
- Secondary School, with skills in mathematics.
- A Health Background is desirable.
Work Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience in a health facility or work with MHUs/ MHCs.
- Work experience with other NGO’s would be an asset.
Other Requirements:
- Communication: able to communicate clearly with respect for patients, caretakers, team members and supervisors
- Motivation: shows commitment, flexibility and is service oriented
- Team work: shows ability to work in a team.
Language Skills:
- Fluent in local languages – Hausa and Kanuri.
- Acceptable knowledge of English (speaking, reading & writing).
Application Closing Date
11th June, 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Nationality: For Nigeria Nationals only
- Indigene of PULKA are strongly encouraged to apply.
