The Venezuelan Red Cross (CRV) is a humanitarian organization whose mandate is to save lives and improve the conditions of vulnerable people. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it provides timely assistance in emergencies, disasters, and other humanitarian crises.
Guided by its Fundamental Principles—Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality—the CRV acts as an auxiliary to public authorities in the humanitarian field, working to reduce human suffering without distinction of race, gender, religion, or ideology. Its work encompasses emergency medical care, strengthening community resilience, first aid training, disaster response, and the promotion of health and well-being.
Through a network of highly committed volunteers, the CRV efficiently and effectively mobilizes resources to be present where and when they are most needed. Its work is based on solidarity, respect for human dignity, and a commitment to protecting life in all its forms.
If you want to be part of the team and make a difference, we invite you to join us.
How can you make a difference? Key functions / Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Assistant will have the main responsibility of providing support in the work to be carried out by the local Coordinator.
He/She will be in charge of:
- Receive, verify, and register incoming medications and medical supplies, ensuring they match purchase orders and quality standards.
- Organize and maintain the pharmacy inventory in accordance with good storage practices (temperature, humidity, expiration date, FIFO/FEFO rotation).
- Perform regular physical counts and inventory reconciliations, reporting any discrepancies.
- Monitor the expiration dates of medications and supplies, identifying and separating those that are about to expire or have already expired for proper disposal, following the organization’s protocols and local regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness and order in the pharmacy and storage areas.
- Assist in the preparation of orders and shipments of medicines and supplies to health centers or field distribution points, ensuring correct packaging and documentation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the entry, exit, and consumption of medications and supplies.
- Collaborate in the preparation of periodic reports on the stock, consumption and needs of medicines.
- Ensure that all pharmacy-related documentation (temperature logs, stock cards, etc.) is complete and accessible.
- Follow the protocols established by the Venezuelan Red Cross in the provision of health services.
- Participate in training and educational activities related to your role.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Local Coordination and/or the National Coordination, which contribute to the fulfillment of institutional objectives.
Report
The Pharmacy Assistant will report to the Local Coordinator.
Workplace: San Antonio, Coro.
To qualify as a builder of the Venezuelan humanitarian system, you must meet the following requirements:
- At least 1 year of experience as a pharmacy assistant. Minimum experience of one (1) year.
- At least 1 year working with health teams, including doctors, nurses and dentists, in the implementation of medical and community activities.
- Title in Pharmacy Assistant or equivalent.
- Experience working with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Capacity and agreement to adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong sense of responsibility and professional ethics.
How to apply
Only a shortlist of candidates will be contacted to advance to the next phase of the selection process. Candidates will be asked to speak with their previous direct reports/line managers before proceeding to interviews.
All those interested in applying for the position and who meet all or most of the requirements for the role should send their CV to the email address: postulaciones@cruzrojavenezolana.org
The email subject line should read: Pharmacy Assistant (branch you are applying to)
CVs received without the title assigned to the call will be discarded.
Please review the professional requirements to be eligible.