RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Storage
· Ensure storage, classification and organization of drugs, medical material, therapeutic and non-therapeutic food according to MSF protocols and national regulations.
· Ensure in cooperation with logistics department that temperatures, humidity and light exposure are in accordance with drugs in pharmacy using standard tools, like daily control of temperature.
· Ensure in cooperation with logistics department that cold chain is functioning properly.
· Ensure that there is enough space available for receiving and checking orders.
Stock Management
· Ensure efficient management of stock depending on drug consumption done or previewed.
· Follow up movements of drugs and material, i.e. entry, exit, destination.
· Keep record with files about all drugs and medical material according to protocols both on paper based & computer based tools.
· Update stock files upon arrival of new orders or when preparing a supply to send.
· Carry out regular physical inventories.
· Know colour and normal aspect of all drugs in order to identify possible deterioration.
· Keep record of all drugs dispensed with reference details of prescriptions and patients.
· Manage EPREP stock as per MSF protocol; by doing proper follow up of expiry date and physical inventory.
· Regularly update emergency boxes found in MSF Cars.
· Cover gaps of pharmacy manager, flying pharmacy manager in capital and any pharmacy related position at field level, when needed.
Supply
· Supply drugs, medical material, therapeutic and non-therapeutic food to MSF projects according to orders that were validated by the pharmacy manager.
· Check quality and state of orders received checking package status, packing lists, expiry dates and batch numbers.
· Analyse orders of depending on project activities in order to avoid ruptures of stock or having expired drugs in collaboration with Pharmacy manager.
· Supply drugs and medical materials to medical boxes located in MSF office, MSF Houses and MSF Cars.
Hygiene and Security
· Ensure proper disposal of expired medicines according to MSF safety standards and waste management protocols in collaboration with pharmacy supervisor & logistics department.
· Always keep closed and locked all areas of warehouses and storerooms when not in place.
· Do not allow people not related to pharmacy management enter in those areas without prior authorization.
· Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of pharmacy area.
Equipment
· Look after all equipment provided.
· Ensure that no material is taken out of pharmacy without prior authorization from pharmacy manager.
Reporting
· Inform line manager of possible ruptures of stock or drugs that are close to expiring.
· Inform line manager about any unusual or unexplained request or use of drugs.
· Inform line manager of any problems that might be linked to work of pharmacy as well as problematic equipment or material (ex. broken, missing).
Others
· Participate in preparation of any document linked to work of medical staff.
· Be aware of any document regarding detailed responsibilities of pharmacists (ex. order procedures, stock thresholds).
· Participate in team meetings and possible trainings.
Essential
· Minimum Diploma in field of Pharmacy from a recognized institution by the government.
· Minimum Two years of work experience in a government health facility setup. Experience with MSF or other NGO is a plus.
· Languages: Local language & Mission language is essential.
· Computer literacy; MS Excel, MS Word & internet.
Personal skills needed
· Responsible and respectful with rules and regulations.
· Genuine interest and commitment with MSF activities.
· Due to the nature of MSF operations’, flexibility is indispensable and unavoidable
· Capacity to work as part of a team
· Trust ability, motivation and ability to learn fast
· Pleasant polite attitude at all time
· Ability to act as part of multi- cultural multi- disciplinary team
· Motivation to represent MSF to other actors
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