Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Herat, Afghanistan
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Doctors Without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man-made disasters to populations in danger in more than 70 countries.
Defining, coordinating and monitoring all pharmacy related activities in the project area including management of staff, according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures and the mission’s pharmacist and Medical Coordinator’s guidelines, in order to ensure the proper management and supply of drugs and medical devices.
• Participating actively in the definition and update of the annual planning and budgets of the pharmacy activities in the project.
• Supervising the functioning and organization of the project central pharmacy and other peripheral units, setting the protocols and procedures to be followed by all staff in order to ensure the quality of the service provided to the population, including pharmaco vigilance in case of need.
• Defining storage, stock management and supply processes, as well as hygiene and security procedures, tools, and protocols (controlling pests and rodents) in order to ensure good storage conditions (temperatures, humidity and light exposure) and the accurate handling of the products and equipment in terms of hygiene and that all hygiene and security procedures are followed in project pharmacies (cleaning, controlling pests and rodents, etc.)
• Giving support in the ordering and supply process of medicines and medical devices. Monitoring correct stock management across pharmacies within project area, to guarantee a good control and up to date data of stock levels and avoid expiries, overstocks and stock outs. Reporting on drug consumptions and medical devices dispensed according to protocols, informing on unusual patterns.
• Ensuring, in cooperation with the project logistic manager, proper maintenance of cold chain and storage conditions (e.g. humidity, temperature, light exposure, cleanliness, pest and rodents control, etc.), and that classification and organization of medicines and medical material meet MSF protocols.
• Ensuring the collection of data for monitoring and surveillance of optimal quantity, quality of medicine use. Supporting activities at service level for effective drug distribution and control, quality prescription (analyzing rational drug use), medicines reconciliation, antibiotic stewardship interventions such as restricted use antibiotic review, follow up of pharmaceutical care plans, patient counseling, good dispensing practices and safe medication practices.
• Supervising, coaching, motivating and evaluating all the pharmacy staff under his/her responsibility, in order to ensure the strict respect for working procedures and protocols. Ensuring that all pharmacy staff uses required clothes and equipment according to protocols, i.e. white coat, gloves, etc.
• To define, if needed, training opportunities for the medical staff.
• Carrying out all the reporting tasks associated to his/her field of action and responsibility, ensuring its consistency and accuracy, in order to support in the relevant decision-making and participating in monthly reports according to guidelines (SitReps, medical statistical reports, etc.)
• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
In Herat project:
- Supervise the team of drugs dispensers and medical storekeepers in the central pharmacy, IDP clinic and HRH intermediate stock and implement 24h collective prescriptions
- Lead regular pharmacy inventories, stock analysis and stock movements (donation and loans)
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- Participate in preperation of international medical orders
- Follow up and management of external supply (order, reception, distribution, reporting) such as nutritional food (WFP, Unicef) and vaccines (EPI).
- In coordination with the Mission Pharma and Paris Pharma, conduct local market assessment and local purchase if needed.
- Make sure good practices are in place in the end user units
- Implement a pharmacovigilance system (detection/reporting/prevention)
- Actively participate to the antibiotic stewardship program (awareness, PPS and DDD, committees…)
Education
- Essential: pharmacy degree (or equivalent 4-5 years diploma according to the country of origin of the pharmacist)
Experience
- Two years, of demonstrated, experience as a pharmacist required.
- Experience in MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries is desirable
Languages
- Dari/Pashtu: oral and written essential
- English: oral and written essential
Computer Skills
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competencies
- People Management and Development L2
- Commitment to MSF Principles L2
- Behavioural Flexibility L3
- Results and Quality Orientation L3
- Teamwork and Cooperation L3
WORKING HOURS AND SALARY
- The staff will be under MSF contract and working 40 H per week
- The Salary will be paid according to the MSF Salary Grid.
1. Follow the below link OR scan the QR code to access the online job application survey. Candidates must fill in the survey in order to be considered for shortlisting: https://forms.office.com/e/M3BCh1djev
2. After completing the survey, send the following documents to email: msf-herat-recruitment@msf.org
1. CV
2. Other relevant diplomas/certificates
3. Identification card (Tazkera), this will be used for visitor authorization pass
4. 3 professional work references with their professional email address (if possible)
The interested candidates must answer the online survey and submit their documents before 10 Feb 2024 at 3:30 PM.
The reference “PROJECT PHARMACY MANAGER-HERAT” must be stated in the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact.
Post Date
Feb 05, 2024
Closing Date
Feb 10, 2024
Reference
MSF-770
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary Range
As per company salary scale
Years of Experience
2 - 3 years
Probation Period
3 month
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Contract Duration
1 year
Contract Extensible
Maybe
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Gender
Any
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