Title: Project Assistant

Ref.:  PA -H – 10 -2018

Location: Gaza office.

Duration: 06 months, full time.

Deadline of applications: Saturday, 09 June 2018.

Main Duties:

  • Responsible for Drugs, Disposable and lab kits and reagents monitoring, including liaison with Central Medical and Drugs Stores at Ministry of Health and other health providers.
  • Visit health facilities; review the current list of distributed drugs and consumables with consumption reports to ensure appropriate utilization for acute and chronic conditions.
  • Close follow up with the health providers (Ministry of Health and other partners) on the proper and timely implementation of the programme activities.
  • Contribute in preparation of the specifications of the medical items needed including:, technical specification, quantity, purpose, category, impact and estimated prices.
  • Develop procurement plans and follow up with vendors regarding the delivery of items.
  • Maintain records and analysis of Humanitarian reports and publications by key players and prepare regular sit-reps on health condition
  • Ensures proper management of information collected and produces the subsequent reports.
  • Monitors the media especially related to health topics and activities and ensures this information is shared accordingly.
  • Contribute in tacking the budget of projects.

Candidates must possess the following competencies:

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited university in Pharmacy or other related field.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar field preferably with NGOs and INGOs.
  • Familiar with the local and international pharmaceutical vendors
  • Good experience in hospital and Primary Health Care drugs and consumables in addition to the drugs that are required for emergency, ICUs and operation theatres

Good experience in the inventory and stock management system

General Skills:

  • Good spoken and written English.
  • Very good project management skills including, written and verbal communication, facilitation, and reporting
  • Initiative, Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, multi–task, manage time and prioritize work to deadlines,
  • The ability to work on own initiative, effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office,

How to apply

Important notes to applicants:

  • Only candidates possessing relevant experience will be short-listed.
  • Incomplete applications will not be given consideration.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunity employer