Dispensary Intern (Unpaid)

The purpose of this position is to document dispensary practices and procedures, conduct a costing exercise, support introduction of a meds check-in / check-out process for headquarters and MSTs, assist with development of an inventory system, assist with packing of medicines or other standard dispensary tasks.

Specific tasks are as follows:

• Shadowing and recording dispensary processes.
• Developing and implementing inventory system for check-in and check-out of all medicines and supplies at Timmy HQ (per audit recommendations).
• Drafting protocol and tools for medicine check-in process at MST site (per audit recommendations).
• Costing / expense tracking for medicines & supplies.

Projects are subject to change based on need.

Internship Duration and Hourly Commitment:

The duration of the internship is dependent on the student’s availability, but ideally 2-3 months for 20-40 hours per week. Changes to the timeframe and hours of work are flexible according to the student’s schedule and program requirements.

Job Requirements and Skills

Required

The ideal candidate has demonstrated that they are the following:

o Detail-oriented and highly organized

o Able to juggle multiple simultaneous projects

o Entrepreneurial and a self-starter

o Strong work ethic

o Passionate about Timmy and our work

o Confident working both independently and with a team

o Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite

o Have a sense of humor and a flexible personality

o Strong communications skills, both written and verbal

o Responsible and positive

o Have a high level of maturity to work in a constantly changing and challenging environment

Preferred

o Timmy Global Health Chapter member (high school or college)

o Familiarity with pharmaceuticals or medicine inventory

o Familiarity with Red Book: Pharmacy’s Fundamental Reference

Because the intern will play a supportive role in the Timmy Global Health office, much of their work will be done independently. It is important that the intern be able to work on their own without a great deal of assistance from staff.

How to Apply

Please submit a current resume with a cover letter via email by Sunday, Aug 19th at 11:59 PM EST. Please write “Dispensary Intern Academic Year 2018/19” in the subject of your email. Finalists ONLY will be contacted for an in person or telephone interview. Please direct any questions or concerns to Timmy Global Health Fellow Hannah Boyle.

Contact information can be found at timmyglobalhealth.org

Job Type: Internship

Required work authorization:

• United States