Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant

Position: 1

Location: Keysaney Hospital, Mogadishu

Reporting to: Head of Pharmacy

Line Manager for: N/A

Band: 2

Background:

The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an independent, non-political humanitarian organization that was founded in April 1963 and was established with presidential decree No. 187 in 1965. It was then recognized by the ICRC in 1969 and in the same year became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent societies.

Job Summary:

Assist with drug dispensing by measuring, compounding, packaging and distributing medications. He /She maintain stock levels and perform clerical functions, work under the general supervision of the head Pharmacy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Receiving incoming goods, loading, unloading deliveries

·       Carry out ‘double checking’ on the prescription and medicines before dispensing them to the patients.

·       Prepare and label medicines in accordance to the doctor’s prescription; dispense and counsel the patient on the prescribed medicines

·       Able to provide information related on the use of the medicine and assist patients.

·       Maintain prescription and inventory record keeping systems

·       Maintain proper drug storage and security.

·       Place and receive orders for stock to maintain inventory.

·       Referring problems or queries to the head pharmacy

·       pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines.

·       Updating pin cards and matching drugs in pharmacy shelves

·       Ensure the cleanliness of working counter, sink and medicine shelves.

·       Examine the medicine shelves to ensure enough stock and ‘top-up’ when required.

·       Control the stock level of medicine in the pharmacy.

·       Examine and ensure all the medicines are in-dates and recorded any expire stocks.,

·       Prepare pharmacy monthly reports and quarterly reports of non-consumables

·       Collect and document information (new inventory, packaging documents and etc.).

Minimum Requirements for this Position

·       Diploma or Degree of pharmacy with minimum two years of experience.

·       must be able to perform routine tasks while maintaining a high degree of concentration and attention.

·       Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

·       Good attention to detail with high degree of accuracy

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills {Somali & English language}.

·       Having competent IT abilities (Proficiency in computer office packages word, excel, power point)

·       Having competent math skills.

·       Good problem solving and decision-making skills

·       Being able to work with a team.

·       The ability to remain calm and handle emergencies

·       A willingness to keep up to date with new products and practices.

·       Able to understand law and guidelines on medicines and other products

·       Able to read and carry out instruction.

·       Able to explain clearly to members of the public

·       Being able to work under pressure.

·       Being able to meet strict deadlines.

·       Having strong ethic.

Interested candidates should email their updated CV, cover letter, in one PDF, to  [email protected]

Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please write the position you are applying on the subject line.

Deadline for Applications: 2nd June 2026

Job disclaimer and notification:

Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.