Pharmacist

The Pharmacist will ensure that the intermediate pharmacy operates in compliance with IRC and government regulations at the health program site. The role includes coordinating monthly procurement of medicines and medical supplies, supporting partners in pharmaceutical management, and facilitating medical assistance for vulnerable clients. The position is based in Mykolaiv with frequent field travel to communities in Mykolaiv and Kherson oblast.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the intermediate pharmacy in compliance with IRC and government regulations for handling medicines, supporting the MHPSS home-visit program.
• Coordinate the procurement of medications and medical supplies to meet program needs for IRC and the local partner on a monthly basis, including psychotropic medications.
• Establish a monthly supply of medicines and medical supplies for IRC MHPSS Mobile Units.
• Provide support to partner organization in management of pharmaceuticals.
• Provide support in procurement of medical aids for the most vulnerable beneficiaries (wheelchairs, eyeglasses, hearing aids, etc.)
• Ensure proper storage of medicines and medical supplies, including receipt of goods, shelving based on specific storage requirements, data entry into warehouse systems, meticulous tracking of expiration dates, and strict adherence to cold chain protocols.
• Monitor storage conditions such as temperature, humidity, and lighting, maintaining cleanliness and restricting access to authorized personnel only. Adhere to IRC guidelines for medical supply management.
• Implement tools for managing medical supply inventory, dispensing medications and supplies according to usage records. Utilize pharmacy and pharmaceutical tracking systems for accurate record-keeping.
• Manage the disposal of expired or damaged medical supplies following established protocols.
• Support the assessment and distribution of donations to health facilities.
• Ensure the timely, accurate, and complete maintenance of all required program documentation and reports, in accordance with IRC procedures and established deadlines.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Requirements

• At least bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in management of medicines and medical supplies and/or in a pharmaceutical warehouse.
• Previous experience in health programs and NGO experience are preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities and keep deadlines.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian is required, and basic knowledge in English is desirable.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is essential for tasks such as recoding inventory, making forecast, planning orders and deliveries.

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Management
• Medicines Procurement
• Medical Supplies Management
• Pharmaceutical Warehouse Management
• Inventory Recording
• Order Forecasting
• Procurement Planning
• Compliance with Health Regulations
• Health Program Support
• NGO Experience
• Excel
• Word
• Power Point

Languages

Ukrainian, Russian, English