humedica has been operating in Lebanon since 2012, and is currently funded by the German Foreign Office. humedica is running two Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), serving approximately 35 informal tented settlements (ITS) in the Bekaa valley, providing free primary health care and medication for Syrian refugees. In addition, humedica is supporting Primary Health Care Centers (PCHs) under the administration of Ministry of Public Health for both Lebanese and Syrian patients.
TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES:
Handling the pharmacy, dispensing medicine to patients, educating on medicine.
Managing efficiently the pharmacy and medical equipment: drugs orders, follow-up of the stock, storage conditions, and inventories, follow-up of expired drugs, etc.
Assist medical doctor and ensure comfort care to patients in accordance with doctors’ prescriptions, humedica protocols, respect of universal hygiene standards and context.
Taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures when needed.
Participate actively in the monitoring and the reporting of medical activities (correctly fill in patient files, forms, statistics, reports)
Make sure all material and equipment are ready for daily activities – restocking the pharmacy in the morning / evening
Support the team with transport and setting up the pharmacy and Mobile Medical Unit.
Raise Awareness and knowledge of referral options and pathways.
This description is not exhaustive, the job holder may have additional tasks.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Starting: January 2016
Contract: Full-time Service provider – Fixed term contract for one year, with possible extension
Full time from Monday to Friday, working hours: 8.30 – 5.00
Post based in the humedica MMU in Zahle and Central Bekaa. With your team (GP, midwife, pharmacist, field officer), you will visit a different tented settlement each day.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
Experience required: 1 to 2 years
Bachelor Degree
Member of the Order of pharmacists
Good communication skills, ability to listen
Experience with dispensing medicine.
Arabic and English speaking MANDATORY
Experience working with NGO is helpful, but not mandatory.
Proficient in Microsoft Office a plus
High Motivation for challenging and complex task and good common sense
Strong skills in communication, mediation and cooperation
Ability to cope with difficult security context.
To be able to work as part of a team and participate in all activities of the MMU
To be able and willing to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please send your CV and short statement of motivation to v.eibl@humedica.org Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
BA in pharmacy
Arabic
Excellent
English
Very Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No