Plan International Ethiopia Vacancy Announcement

Plan International Ethiopia is seeking qualified and competent applicants for the following positions. Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization dedicated to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. Founded over 80 years ago, Plan International operates in 75 countries globally.

Position 1: Pharmacist

Location: Tigray Program Area, Axum

Job Description:

• Ensure effective management and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in field settings.
• Provide accurate and timely medication to patients.
• Enhance the capacity of local health facilities through training and mentoring.
• Maintain rigorous inventory and documentation practices.
• Support the overall health and nutrition objectives.
• Work closely with the Mobile Health and Nutrition Team to ensure the health and safety of patients.
• Dispense, pack, and label prescribed medications.
• Manage pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Conduct weekly inventories and file paperwork.
• Compile progress reports, documentation, and share best practices and lessons learned in medical supply management.

Skill and Educational Background:

• BSc in Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacist, Pharmacology fields of study.
• 3 to 5 years of practical experience in Mobile Health and Nutrition Team drug and pharmaceuticals management.
• Knowledge of policy and practice in the field of Medical Supply Management.
• Understanding of WHO’s guidelines on warehouse management for Medical Supply Management.
• Computer literate in word processing and Excel packages.
• Understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.

Application Deadline: July 6, 2024

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Position 2: MHPSS Officer

Location: Tigray Program Area, Axum & Chila

Job Description:

• Organize and conduct activities linked to Mental Health and Psycho-Social Supports under the emergency health project.
• Work within a CMAM approach with close supervision of health staff (HEWs/HWs) at health centers, health posts, communities, and home levels.

Skill and Educational Background:

• Education at Bachelor Degree/Diploma level or equivalent in fields such as Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, and related disciplines.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in working at IDPs and hard-to-reach areas.
• Computer literate in word processing and Excel packages.
• Understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.

Application Deadline: July 7, 2024

Application Links:

• Internal Applicants: Link
• External Applicants: Link

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General Information:

• These positions are only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

For more details and to apply, visit the provided links.