Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Medicine Dispenser – Homa Bay – 2025
Job Details
- Position: Medicine Dispenser
- Location: Homa Bay, Kenya
- Type of Job: Full-Time
- Number of Posts: 2
- Job Category: Logistics/Procurement, Health
- Salary: Not Disclosed
- Reporting to: Project Pharmacy Activities Manager
- Application Deadline: 2nd March 2025
Introduction
Are you passionate about healthcare and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? We are seeking highly motivated Medicine Dispensers to join a reputable international humanitarian organization. This role offers a chance to provide vital medical services to communities in need, enhance your professional skills, and work in a dynamic, supportive environment.
About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing aid to populations affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. With health projects spanning over 70 countries, MSF is dedicated to delivering emergency medical care and long-term health programs.
Since 1996, MSF France has had a strong presence in Kenya, particularly in Homa Bay, where it collaborates with HBCTRH to improve adult patient care in medical in-patient and TB wards. Additionally, MSF France manages chronic disease programs across decentralized sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispense prescribed medications accurately while ensuring all essential details are labeled, including drug name, strength, quantity, expiry date, directions for use, storage instructions, and potential side effects.
- Provide clear instructions and guidance to patients regarding proper medication use, ensuring full comprehension.
- Adhere to MSF protocols for medicine dispensing, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
- Manage stock levels, ensuring timely orders, maintaining accurate records, and verifying expiry dates.
- Ensure medication safety, securely storing all pharmaceuticals and preventing unauthorized access.
- Maintain accurate dispensing records and submit reports regularly to the technical reference.
- Ensure a clean and organized dispensary, maintaining hygiene and proper handling of medicines to avoid contamination.
- Monitor medicine quality and promptly report any issues, including damage, loss, or contamination.
- Provide patient education on medication adherence, particularly for chronic conditions like HIV and TB.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, informing doctors of non-adherence issues and suggesting solutions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Essential: A paramedical background is desirable.
Knowledge & Experience
- Essential: Basic mathematical skills and experience with measuring equipment.
- Essential: At least six months of relevant experience.
- Preferred: Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs.
- Desirable: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
Languages
- Fluent in English and Swahili.
Competencies
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Behavioral Flexibility
- Commitment to MSF Principles
- Stress Management
Company Culture and Values
At MSF, we foster an environment that values teamwork, transparency, and professionalism. Our mission is to provide equitable healthcare, ensuring that no one is left behind. We promote inclusivity, respect, and collaboration, encouraging professionals who are committed to humanitarian service.
How to Apply for the Medicine Dispenser Role
Interested candidates must submit the following documents as a single file:
- Motivation Letter
- Updated CV
- Valid License
Subject Line: “Medicine Dispenser – Homa Bay”
Email: msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org
Deadline: 2nd March 2025
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all backgrounds. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity and strongly encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy on harassment, exploitation, and discrimination, ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment.
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This is your chance to contribute to life-saving medical interventions and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. Apply today!
To apply for this job email your details to msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org
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