Pharmacist

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST – UNRWA   UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 millionPalestinerefugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank,Jordan,Lebanon, and theSyrianArabRepublic. The Agency is committed to assistingPalestinerefugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in theMiddle Eastwith over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. Pharmacist   Location All Areas Type of Appointment Employment roster Deadline for Application 18 December 2012 Vacancy Announcement Number 75/2012 Grade 08 Department/Division Health Department   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent is responsible to the Senior Medical Officer or Medical Officer in charge of the Health Centre on administrative matters and to the Field Pharmacist on technical matters.   In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:   (A)     Implements the day to day operations and follows all relevant Health Department policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried in a controlled and consistent manner; (B)     Controls the dispensary of the Health Centre to which he/she is assigned; receives medical supplies from the Field Pharmacy to ensure that all drugs on the UNRWA list of essential drugs are available; arranges the received medical supplies in the dispensary following the standards of First Expiry First Out (FEFO); (C)     Replenishes stocks of medical supplies in the health centre treatment rooms to ensure the availability of required materials; (D)     Documents movements of medical supplies and accounts to enable the Medical Officer In Charge to adequately assess the quantities to be ordered; (E)     Dispenses medication prescribed by the Medical Officer to patients; ensures the correct dosage is prescribed and warns patient(s) of any drug-drug interactions when necessary; (F)      Provides advice to patients regarding the modality of intake of medications, their potential side effects and possible interactions with other medications/foods/supplements; (G)     Advises Medical Officers and other health staff in the health centre on related side effects of medications, possible drug-drug interactions and ensures rational prescribing of medications; (H)     Educates groups and individuals on various issues with regards to medications to ensure effective transfer of knowledge and awareness; (I)        Produces periodic reports regarding the activities of the dispensary with an in-depth analysis of the findings; (J)       Ensures that medicines are properly stored; (K)     Complies with all relevant safety, quality, health and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment; (L)      Performs other related duties or assignments as assigned.   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)   Academic and Professional i)        Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized university; ii)      Possession of a license to practice Pharmacy in the country of duty station.   (B)   Experience i)        At least two years of experience in a similar role; ii)      Experience in the use of computers and an understanding of their use in health applications.   (C)   Language        Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.   (D)   Competencies i)        Ability to work under pressure and cope with a heavy workload; ii)      Good computer skills; iii)     Excellent organizational and communication skills; iv)     Self-motivated.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: Salary: Monthly basic salary L.L. 1,347,021.- Contract Duration: Fixed term-Three years Holidays: 30 days annual leave Dependency allowance: Dependent spouse: L.L 60,000 per month     Dependent child: L.L 33,000 per month Pension:  Provident Fund contribution   EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.   RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Recruitment process is based on the Agency’s strategy to obtain the best qualified and suitable employees through a competitive recruitment process. After the deadline for receiving applications, all applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Office and the Hiring Department.  Short-listed candidates who fully meet the required criteria shall undergo technical/practical tests and the candidates with the highest passing scores will then be invited to interview (see “Technical and Practical Tests Required” below). The final recommendation for selection is based on the test results, interview assessment, Agency priorities and needs and the candidates’ profiles. For all posts, the weight allocated for the technical/practical tests (listed below) is 60% and for the interview is 40%.    GENERAL INFORMATION UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women. It is Agency Policy to give full consideration to qualified disabled candidates whose disability does not impact their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the post.   As a member of the United Nations system, UNRWA maintains a close relatives’ policy.  In this regard, if a candidate has a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter) who is already employed by the Agency, he/she can only be employed if the Agency is unable to find another suitable candidate.   UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment. الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تفترض من موظفيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاستقامة والحياد والنزاهة. ويشمل ذلك احترام مبادئ حقوق الإنسان واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العنيفة في حل كافة أشكال النزاعات.  المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في كافة الأوقات، سواء في أماكن العمل أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا. الأنروا هي بيئه عمل لا يسمح فيها بالتدخين.   Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. If the post is a project funded post (this will be indicated in the vacancy), an internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will not retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.   TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED: Short-listed candidates will sit for two tests: Written technical test (100%). Computer test (Pass/Fail), which includes (Intermediate level: Word & Excel; Basic level: Power Point).   The top 20 scoring candidates in the written technical test given that (i) none have scored less than 50%, and (ii) none have failed the computer test, will be invited to interview.    HOW TO APPLY If you have the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestinerefugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered and the system will not allow applications after the deadline. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted –“سيتم الإتصال فقط بالأشخاص الذين تنطبق عليهم متطلبات الوظيفة”. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts. For any queries, please send an email to recruitmentquestions@unrwa.org   Date of issue: 05 December 2012