Pharmacy Assistant - Nairobi, Kenya

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type: Full-Time

Summary:

An upcoming pharmacy dealing in supply and dispensing drugs to clients within its environs, including over-the-counter clients, clinics, hospitals and other institutions.

We seek to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant to work for the pharmacy.

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations according to patients' prescription.
• Provide advice for non-prescription medications.
• Monitor drugs and other medical supplies levels and initiate the procurement process.
• Take inventory and track medication and supply orders.
• Keep records of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
• Prepare and submit reports on daily sales undertaken and achievement to the management as required.
• Arrange drugs in the required manner.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with customers which includes clinics, doctors, hospitals and other institutions.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• A Certificate in Pharmacy.
• Experience in a similar position, preferably in a busy retail pharmacy set up will be an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation and customer care skills.
• Ability to diagnose conditions and prescribe drugs over the counter is a must.
• Must be computer literate and be able to manage software programs.
• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Accurate and detail oriented.

A salary of Kshs 10,000 will be paid for this position.

Interested candidates should send their CVs to the following email address:

gurdiandrugspharmaceuticals@ymail.com

Web Content Writers Needed

Experienced web content writers needed for a medium-term project.

Requirements

1 Perfect UK English

2 Good internet connection

3 Creativity and good play with words

4 Ability to deliver on deadlines

You will be expected to turn out at least 5 articles of 500 words each per day.

Attractive remuneration for those who make the cut.

Send your brief CV to bluepenassociates@gmail.com along with a 350 word article having an interesting title and the words 'bargain UK shops' appearing thrice

RefugePoint - Community Development Assistant - Nairobi, Kenya

RefugePoint seeks to fill the position of Community Development Assistant.

RefugePoint implements a variety of urban protection programs for refugees and asylum seekers in Nairobi.

RefugePoint’s urban program utilizes a comprehensive case management approach, providing holistic care to vulnerable refugee individuals and families through interventions including individual and group counseling, food assistance, access to safe shelter, education support, access to healthcare, and various protection services.

The organization endeavours to identify and pursue long term solutions to urban refugee protection needs and to improve urban refugee assistance systems and overall understanding of urban refugee situations.

The Community Development Assistant position requires solid experience in urban community development work, including building and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders, conducting direct outreach with clients, collaboratively solving problems, and identifying existing community based protective coping mechanisms to inform RefugePoint urban protection programming.

The position requires demonstrated expertise in both group facilitation and individual case management. The community development position has significant bearing on RefugePoint’s visibility in the community, and requires thorough knowledge of and adherence to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Core responsibilities and duties of the position are as follows:

1. Work as part of a multi-cultural team to conduct outreach and identification of vulnerable individuals who could benefit from RefugePoint programmes.
2. Conduct individual case management with a client-centred approach.
3. Administer and manage the distribution of food and other material assistance to RefugePoint clients as approved.
4. Implement education support activities to identified clients.
5. Assist in the development of sustainable livelihood and income generating activities for identified urban refugees.
6. Maintain accurate records, ensure clear communication with administration staff according to standard procedures. Maintain secure and accurate case files at all times; update database as necessary. Be alert to opportunities or attempts at misconduct or fraud within organizational programming.
7. Ensure timely response to communication and requests for information from clients and other authorized parties, according to procedures governing agency communication.
8. Attend inter-agency coordination meetings on livelihood, education, and any other relevant topics, and coordinate action as required.
9. Contribute to reporting, training, research and other activities as they arise.
10. Support the overall day-to-day planning and scheduling of activities of the office, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of urban protection programs.
11. Assist with any other duties as assigned by the supervisor, as and when required.

Qualifications and experience:

• Kenyan national;
• Relevant university degree, preferably in Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Forced Migration or other related field;
• At least two years experience in community development work, preferably among urban refugees;
• Excellent English and Kiswahili communication skills, oral and written. Somali or other relevant language is advantageous;
• Above average computer literacy;
• Understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues. Awareness of political, cultural, and protection issues of the varied refugee communities in Nairobi preferred;
• Experience working with livelihood projects and/or vocational skills trainings;
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple activities; strong analytical and project management skills.

How to apply:

Please submit CV and cover letter as a single attachment to hr@refugepoint.org .

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted

VSO - Finance Manager – South Sudan

VSO is a development organisation that has been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than fifty years and we are the leading organisation in the field. We work in almost 50 countries and are constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.

VSO helps make change happen. By bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities and promote understanding, we assist the fight against poverty in developing countries.

With a substantial annual budget and significant restricted funding for the first three years, VSO South Sudan – is the newest country programme office to open and will be running three programmes tackling issues of quality in basic services of health and education, and supporting the development of good governance.

We’re looking for a dynamic and influential person to join the South Sudan team to lead in managing the budget.

Your principal responsibility will be for the establishment of new financial systems in a brand new programme, followed by financial oversight and management which will include tasks such as assisting with budget setting and monitoring, dealing with donor contract related matters and regular reporting to the Country Director and UK finance team.

You will work to ensure that donor reporting deadlines and spending within budgets are met, as well as providing technical financial assistance as required.

The position will be line managed directly by the Country Director.

We are looking for a person who is:

• Fully qualified accountant
• Experienced in donor-related financial management and reporting.
• Experienced in financial systems, audits, and budgeting
• A good manager, able to develop strong and effective relationships with programme staff
• Organised and self-motivated and able to achieve results

This is an unaccompanied posting and substantial travel within the country, to/from the regional hub and the UK is expected.

Remuneration: A competitive expatriate remuneration and benefits package.

Applications

Please submit a CV and a cover letter to HR at recruitment@vsoint.org.

Please quote the job title on the subject line.

The cover letter should detail the reasons you believe you are most suitable for the role and outline your current salary, benefits package and your salary expectations.

Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

For more information on VSO visit our website: www.vsointernational.org

Application deadline: 13 January 2012

Interviews: 23 January 2012

VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community