PROJECT PHARMACY MANAGER – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – December 2023
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
December 28, 2023
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Defining, coordinating, and monitoring all pharmacy-related activities in the project area, including the 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.
Title: PROJECT PHARMACY MANAGER
Direct Reports: PROJECT MEDICAL REFERENT (PMR)
Location: LIWALE, LINDI
Main Purpose
As an integrated project supporting 7 MOH facilities, the Project Pharmacy Manager facilitates the donation of drugs and medical supplies, manages team capacity building, leads during international/local medical order and reception of supplies, and monitors stock cards. Responsibilities also include updating reports, following up on the supervision of medical supplies, and maintaining department reports.
Main Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in defining and updating the annual planning and budgets of pharmacy activities in the project.
- Supervise the functioning and organization of the project central pharmacy and other peripheral units, setting protocols and procedures for staff to ensure the quality of the service provided to the population.
- Define clear protocols, processes, and tools for storage, stock management, and supply, as well as hygiene and security, to ensure good storage conditions and accurate handling of products and equipment.
- Support the ordering and supply process of medicines and medical devices, monitoring proper stock management to avoid expiries, overstocks, and stockouts. Report on drug consumption and medical devices dispensed according to protocols.
- Ensure proper maintenance of the cold chain and storage conditions, and that classification and organization of medicines and medical material meet MSF protocols.
- Collect data for monitoring and surveillance of optimal quantity and quality of medicine use, supporting activities for effective drug distribution and control.
- Supervise, coach, motivate, and evaluate all pharmacy staff under his/her responsibility, ensuring strict adherence to working procedures and protocols.
- Carry out all reporting tasks associated with his/her field of action and responsibility, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
- Plan and supervise HR processes of the staff under his/her responsibility in collaboration with the HR department.
- Perform any other related task as requested by PMR.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- Essential: Pharmacy degree (or equivalent 4-5 years diploma according to the country)
Experience:
- Two years of demonstrated experience as a pharmacist required.
- Experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries is desirable.
Knowledge:
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
Languages:
- Knowledge of both English and Kiswahili is mandatory.
Competencies:
- People Management and Development
- Commitment to MSF Principles
- Behavioural Flexibility
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
People living with disabilities or minorities should indicate in their CV or Motivation letter. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION DETAILS
All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV, and a copy of relevant professional certificates not later than Monday, January 8th, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Please quote the job title on the email subject “PROJECT PHARMACY MANAGER”.
Please send your application to the email address MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org. The applications can also be submitted at MSF offices situated at Mikocheni B, Daima street House no 16 Dar es Salaam, or in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District, or MSF Guest House Kibondo or at MSF office situated in Liwale, Lindi.
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