The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background/IRC Summary:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over countries and U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Since 2007, IRC has worked with refugees and other vulnerable populations in Jordan focusing on urban and camp interventions addressing health, protection, economic development, and early childhood development for Syrian refugees and host communities. IRC through its health program has been providing essential Primary and Reproductive Health (RH) services to Syrian refugees and vulnerable host communities in Jordan.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and other healthcare practitioners and providing patients with clear instructions on their proper use. The Pharmacist also advises the healthcare team on medication selection, dosage, and therapeutic alternatives, while maintaining accurate records of pharmaceutical consumption, inventory, and stock levels.

Main Responsibilities:

Dispensing and Patient Care

• Dispense medications by preparing, compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals in accordance with physician orders and IRC/MOH protocols
• Review and interpret physician orders, checking for therapeutic incompatibilities, contraindications, or dosage errors before dispensing
• Provide patients with clear information on medication use, dosage, potential side effects, and adherence to treatment
• Monitor patient drug therapies and provide pharmacological guidance to the multidisciplinary health care team

Pharmacy Operations and Stock Management

• Organize and oversee pharmacy technicians’ workflow, verifying accurate preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications
• Verify order entries, charges, and stock inspections to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Maintain accurate records of pharmaceutical consumption, stock levels, and expiry dates.
• Monitor medication stock levels and forecast pharmaceutical needs, flagging shortages or upcoming expirations to the Doctor of Pharmacy in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for medications, including temperature control and organization, in line with pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical stock and records.

Technical Advisory and Coordination

• Advise the health team on medication selection, dosage, and therapeutic alternatives based on available stock and patient needs.
• Respond to questions and requests from health care professionals regarding pharmacological information.
• Support procurement planning by providing accurate consumption data and stock forecasts to relevant departments.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain up-to-date pharmacy records in line with HIS and donor reporting requirements.
• Prepare periodic reports on pharmaceutical consumption, stock status, and wastage as required by the Doctor of Pharmacy.

General Duties

• Perform other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned by the Senior Health Officer
• Any other tasks requested by the Doctor of Pharmacy.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Doctor of Pharmacy

Other Internal contacts: Senior Health Officer

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
• Approximately 2–4 years of professional experience working as a pharmacist.
• Licensed and authorized to practice Pharmacy in Jordan.

Demonstrated Skills and Proficiencies:

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical dispensing practices, including preparation, compounding, packaging, and labeling of medications.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, and therapeutic incompatibilities, with the ability to identify and flag prescribing errors.
• Knowledge of essential medicines lists and MoH/WHO pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Experience in pharmaceutical stock management, including forecasting, inventory control, and expiry monitoring.
• Knowledge of proper storage requirements for medications, including cold chain management for vaccines and temperature-sensitive drugs.
• Knowledge of controlled substance management and regulatory requirements for narcotics and similar medications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, record-keeping, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Health Information Systems (HIS) and experience with pharmacy-related data entry and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and the broader multidisciplinary health care team.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Fluency in Arabic and working knowledge of English is required.

Working Environment:

The position is based in Zaatari camp.

The IRC and all IRC employees are required to adhere to the values and principles outlined in The IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct, which include Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC implements and enforces policies on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and during employment to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.