PROJECT PHARMACY MANAGER(Madani)- MSF Belgium

Job Description

Section/Unit:	Medical and Paramedical
Supervisor:	Mission Pharmancy Manager
Location:	Madani
Salary:	1783 USD
Deadline:	15 Dec 2023

Background:

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, to ensure the proper management and supply of drugs and medical devices

Duties and responsibilities:

• 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 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) 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 the project area, to guarantee good control and up-to-date data of stock levels and avoid expiries, overstocks, and stock outs. Reporting on drug consumption 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 rodent control, etc.), and that classification and organization of medicines and medical materials meet MSF protocols.
• Ensuring the collection of data for monitoring and surveillance of optimal quantity & quality of medicine use. Supporting activities at the 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, to ensure 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 with his/her field of action and responsibility, ensuring its consistency and accuracy, supporting 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 to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Stock management in close collaboration with the Medical Warehouse Storekeeper and Mission Pharmacist, using digital stock management tools (Isystock).
• Representation of MSF with relevant authorities in pharmacy-related activities.
• Act as backup for Mission Pharmacist in case of need.
• Stock management in close collaboration with the Medical Warehouse Storekeeper and Mission Pharmacist, using digital stock management tools (Isystock).
• Representation of MSF with relevant authorities in pharmacy-related activities.
• Act as backup for Mission Pharmacist in case of need.

Minimum Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Essential: pharmacy degree (or equivalent 4-5 years diploma according to the country of origin of the pharmacist)
• Two years, of demonstrated, experience as a pharmacist is required.
• Experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries is desirable
• Able to read, write, and speak Arabic, English-speaking candidates will be preferred

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates are requested to present their applications with documents; (Updated CV, Educational certificates, work experience certificates, previous employers’ references, and copy of their national ID):

Via hand delivery of the application through the Labour Office, Wad Madani

  NOTE:            Please note that MSF will only accept applications and CVs submitted in English language. Only shortlisted candidates will be called.