APPLY International Rescue Committee (IRC) Volunteer Opportunities
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Volunteer Opportunities
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development non-governmental organization dedicated to helping those affected by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives.
Open Volunteer Positions
1. Volunteer Pharmaceutical Technician
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, verify, and record all incoming items in the Hospital drug store.
- Issue and record all items requested by the consumption units in the prescribed format.
- Ensure proper filing and storage of all documents in the hospital drug store.
- Monitor consumptions of items in the consumption units.
- Ensure proper storage of all items in the Hospital drug store.
- Regularly monitor expiry dates of all items.
- Monitor underutilized and slow-moving items and advise prescribers/users accordingly.
- Monitor stock levels and avoid unnecessary stock outs in consultation with the supervisor.
- Record temperatures in the cold room and the fridge twice daily.
- Ensure proper maintenance of the cold chain in the drug store.
- Provide pharmaceutical advice when required.
- Assist in preparing consumption reports.
- Conduct regular physical inventory to ensure compliance with records.
- Create picking slips.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Key Result Areas:
- Accurate and timely documentation of all issues and received drugs and medical items.
- Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge.
- Timely issuance of orders to various units in prescribed forms.
- Proper storage of drugs and medical items.
- Tracking of expiries and slow-moving items.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- Enrollment by the pharmacy and poisons board.
- At least three years of hospital pharmacy experience.
- Good communication and writing skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Good team player.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Ability to work ethically in a demanding environment.
- Good customer care skills.
2. Volunteer Laboratory Technologist
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform laboratory investigations as per clinician’s request, ensuring accurate and timely results.
- Maintain order and smooth flow of patients.
- Participate in in-service training and regular refresher courses for staff.
- Update and maintain relevant records.
- Monitor and supervise the usage of laboratory reagents.
- Maintain laboratory machines, ensuring they are cleaned and covered after use.
- Ensure general laboratory cleanliness.
- Report unusual statistics or observations to the laboratory in-charge.
- Use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.
- Maintain safety procedures in the laboratory.
- Prepare stains, reagents, and solutions for lab tests.
- Participate in department planning and forecasting of laboratory supplies.
- Organize biological samples for shipment.
- Write and review SOPs.
- Submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on time.
- Stay updated with technical developments to save time and improve reliability.
- Perform laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data.
Human Resource:
- Supervise laboratory incentive staff and ensure work is done properly.
- Countercheck all work done by incentive staff.
Program Activities:
- Ensure laboratory tests are performed accurately and timely.
- Use revised SOPs in all testing procedures.
- Ensure proper collection, packaging, and transportation of laboratory samples.
- Ensure proper storage of laboratory reagents and cold chain system.
Reporting and Coordination:
- Ensure all laboratory reports are done on time and sent to the supervisor.
- Notify the supervisor of all investigations above the normal threshold.
- Report any laboratory incidents to the senior lab technologist.
Key Result Areas:
- Quality of lab services – reliable and timely.
- Cleanliness and orderliness of the workplace.
- FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) application in stock management.
- Training of lab assistants and continuous medical education (CME).
- Timely reporting.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Diploma in medical laboratory sciences.
- Registration by KMLTTB.
- 3 years of experience in clinical laboratories.
- Experience working with non-profit organizations.
- Flexibility at work.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Team player.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply for these volunteer positions, visit the IRC application portal on the company website.
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
These roles offer the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those in need while gaining valuable experience in the humanitarian sector.
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