About the Organization

Development for Peace Organization (DPO) is an Ethiopian non-profit organization established in 2020 with a mission of striving to meet the humanitarian and developmental needs of societies regardless of race, color, religion or cultural background. We are legally registered to work in Ethiopia (Reg. 5164) as National NGO and as INGO in South Sudan (Reg. 4178), Somalia (Reg. NGOD/Moifar0422/022) and Kenya (OP.218/051/22-400/12732); it is also processing its registration in Yemen. We are currently seeking an experienced Druggist to join our mission-driven organization.

Job Summary: 

The Druggist will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and safe management of medications within the refugee camps. Working under the direct supervision of the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, he/she will be responsible for various tasks related to medication inventory, dispensing, and record-keeping within a refugee camp setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, store, and securely manage essential and non-essential medications according to national, international and humanitarian guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medication inventory records using a computerized system and manual methods.
• Prepare medications for dispensing based on prescriptions written by qualified healthcare providers.
• Dispense medications to patients, ensuring proper dosage and medication education.
• Monitor medication expiry dates and conduct regular stock checks to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Assist healthcare providers with medication selection and answer basic medication-related questions from patients.
• Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in drug management.
• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare providers to ensure smooth medication delivery and patient care.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for technical and line managers. 
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Duty Station: Gambella Region (Jewi, Pinyudo, Terkidi, Nygunnyyiel and Luakdong Refugee Camps)

Salary: as per the organization scale