Pharmacy Nurse, Field Site, Rwanda – Job Ref. RW/ALIGHT/1107/2508

PHARMACY NURSE

Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has been a trusted partner in humanitarian and development work since 1994. With a strong presence in all five refugee camps in Rwanda, Alight is dedicated to addressing the needs of refugees and host communities through programs in mental health, protection, livelihoods, health, and community development. Guided by its people-centered approach, Alight Rwanda leverages innovative methodologies, such as the SASA! approach, and digital platforms to promote resilience, gender equality, and mental well-being. With robust partnerships and an in-depth understanding of the local context, Alight Rwanda consistently delivers impactful and sustainable programs that enhance the quality of life for the communities it serves.

Alight Rwanda is currently recruiting for multiple health-related positions under our Standby Roster – a pool of qualified professionals ready to be deployed across various refugee camps as the need arises.

These roles are essential to our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, dignified health services to refugees, displaced populations, and host communities throughout Rwanda.

Why Join the Standby Roster?

•  Be among the first considered when relevant opportunities open.
•  Contribute to lifesaving and life-changing work in communities across Rwanda.
•  Join a values-driven team where we spark joy, choose optimism, and bravely be better.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION : Pharmacy nurse will dispense medications, provide patient counseling, and collaborate with pharmacists to ensure safe and effective medication use. Act as a link between the pharmacy and the broader healthcare team. The Nurse will also provide clinical care to refugees at the site level, according to all national health protocols. He/she will maintain records of patient data for reporting purposes and will work to maintain and improve the level of healthcare for beneficiaries. This position may work in several different capacities within the nursing continuum, including IPD/OPD care, HIV/AIDs programming (in PMTCT and VCT), pharmacy management, and referral services, all according to both ALIGHT and Rwanda Ministry of Health protocols and guidelines.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Use all pharmacy tools correctly according to stock management procedures for health products (stock cards, supply request book, register for special drugs distribution and register for Health Center materials).
•  Fill stock cards whenever there is a movement in or out of health center pharmacy
•  Verify medical prescriptions according to protocols for pharmaceutical management
•  Maintain stock management and best storage practices for health products according to WHO and National protocols
•  Analyze health product consumption trends and provide technical guidance to Health Coordinators and Pharmacist on health product stock management decisions
•  Carry out distribution of essential drugs to patients on daily basis, respecting the FIFO method (First IN First Out), and informing patients on drugs dosage and mode of use
•  Receive and organize transport of medicines and other medical supplies from ALIGHT pharmacy store
•  Write and submit requisitions of essential drugs and other medical supplies on weekly basis, track them with Kigali and with field-level pharmacies
•  Maintain recordkeeping procedures of health products stock as per ALIGHT pharmacy regulations, including daily updating of stock cards and scheduled inventory reports (monthly/weekly)
•  Coordinate with other health staff on self-assessment of clinical skills and challenges.
•  Collaborate on the delivery of essential drugs to patients with other ALIGHT departments, particularly with the ALIGHT pharmacy
•  Maintain organization of pharmacy space, including ability to recall/locate items
•  Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other ALIGHT Senior Managers.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

•  A1 in Nursing field required
•  2-3 years of experience in nursing in a clinical setting in a low-resource, fast paced setting, working with vulnerable/displaced persons
•  Analytical and organizational skills/experience with health data
•  Demonstrated knowledge of Health Information Systems, Nutrition protocols, HIV protocols, and Primary and Reproductive Health Care concepts, including Rwandan Ministry of Health protocols and guidelines
•  Experience in collecting patient data for health systems monitoring purposes.
•  Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of health-related projects
•  Excellent organizational and administrative skills
•  Oral/writing skills in Kinyarwanda and English or French
•  Experience working in protracted refugee situation and/or previous experience in Rwanda

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES :

•  Commitment to personally champion ALIGHT’s program vision and mission and inspire others to do the same.
•  Punctual at his/her duty station
•  Respectful and willing to support others
•  Must have cross-cultural and strong interpersonal skills to work with refugees and vulnerable persons
•  Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
•  Ability to work under pressure
•  Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
•  Ability to coordinate with other health sector staff in a diverse environment
•  Ability and willingness to live and work in a remote, low-resource setting

By joining Alight Rwanda’s Standby Roster, you are not just applying for a job – you are joining a movement that places people at the center, believes in doing the doable, and is always finding others to walk alongside in service.

Let us build something beautiful together.

Thank you for your continued interest in working with ALIGHT. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

NB: This is a National Position. Qualified Rwandan nationals are encouraged to apply.

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