Advert – Pharmacy Nurse Intern
About the Role:
Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
The role of the Pharmacy Nurse Intern is to ensure that the aspects of the warehouse in terms of drugs and medical supplies, run by Save the Children is implemented to a high quality and in line with organizational and international standards. Monitoring of Kigali/Kirehe pharmacy warehouse activities, ensuring that the supply of medicines is with the regulation and assist the pharmacist in daily activities.
Qualifications and experience
- Advanced diploma(A1) or bachelor’s degree (Ao) in General Nursing registered by from National Council of Nurses and Midwifes (with valid license) or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy with registered by from National pharmacy Council with valid license.
- Progressive experience with international NGOs in humanitarian medical logistics.
- Previous experience of supporting first phase self- sufficient primary health care programmes
- Ability to work in and maintain a positive team dynamic in insecure environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
- Strong knowledge of medical items necessary in various clinical departments
- Skilled in assessing quality, price, and durability of medical tools and equipment.
- A dept at distributing medical supplies to respective units before items run shortage.
- Advanced computer navigation skills and experience with online system
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills
- Detail oriented, organized with strong experience in requisitioning required medical supplies, ensuring appropriate bill payment.
- Team- oriented professional with excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to provide sound technical support and effective problem solving.
- Capable of decision making in the situation of uncertainty
- Responsiveness to need for change and unique circumstances.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently and manage own work plan and deliverables with attention to detail
- Fluent verbal and written communication skills
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Computer knowledge (Microsoft office, M.S Word, MS Excel)
- Progressive experience with international NGOs in humanitarian medical logistics.
- Previous experience of supporting first phase self- sufficient primary health care programmes
- Strong knowledge of medical items necessary in various clinical departments
- Language skills in Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, English, and French
- Experience of working in remote health centers preferably in Refugees settings.
- Excellent knowledge of patients’ rights and health professional rights.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3: The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs. Or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy
We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.
SCI takes a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.
Application Information: Click Here
Deadline for receiving applications is 16th August 2023.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *
*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process*
