FLYING PHARMACIST

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), an international medical humanitarian association founded in 1971, provides medical assistance to populations whose lives are threatened: mainly in cases of armed conflict, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or exclusion from care.

MSF WACA (West and Central Africa) was created in 2019 and aims to bring about a change in the dynamics of the MSF movement. WACA is driven by a significant number of doctors and humanitarians of Doctors Without Borders from West and Central Africa who wish to be heard, to contribute and above all to proactively assume responsibility for the humanitarian mission of the organization. WACA reflects an identity of humanitarians, an aspiration for MSF, a truly inclusive movement of people who share the values of empathy for others. Its strength is based on other MSF associations and its associative fiber is amplified by concrete operational objectives.

Why join us ?

You will find yourself a rich multicultural environment embellished with many relaxation areas to exchange or just create. The opportunity to test and learn. Every idea is welcome, your comments and opinions will be appreciated at all levels of the organization. The chance to be a key player in a growing and highly qualified team. And most importantly, great colleagues in a healthy work environment.

We are looking for: FLYING PHARMACIST

Department: Operations

Direct Manager: Head of Pharmacy

Fonctional Manager: Head of Pharmacy

Number of Team members to manage: 4 to 7 Mission pharmacists

Working %: 100%

Position based: 20% Abidjan,80% field

Mobility: 80%

Type of contract: fixed term

Duration: 1 year

Position to be filled on: As soon as possible

General Objective

• The general objective of the position is to support MSF WaCA programs in implementing MSF standards, training, and coaching of medical supply teams

Main responsibilities

• Technical support to pharmacy team
• Support to the definition of supply strategy
• Close support and follow-up of the work of staff in charge of the pharmacy management.
• Technical support in terms of selection of medical items used in the mission (Medical standard lists, forecast and orders).
• Technical support on use of Isystock, including follow-up of implementation of database updates in the projects
• Support in terms of consumption follow-up and rational drug use
• Field visits, including evaluations/audits of medical stocks management.
• Measurement and follow-up of performance indicators related to pharmacy management, production of synthetic and comparative report of missions.
• Revision and optimization of quality related aspects of pharmacy management.
• Support in development of new IT solutions and systems particularly order tool
• Training of the staff in charge of managing medical stocks/pharmacies on pharmacy tools.
• Briefings and debriefings. Planification of induction sessions for 1st mission’s pharmacists.
• Development of trainings regarding pharmacy management for MSF WaCA,
• Development and update of Key Performance Indicators related to pharmacy management
• Development of standard operational procedures
• Reporting
• Follow-up of pharmacy management positions (field & co-ordination level) in collaboration with pool managers.
• Revision of pharmacy related job profiles (in collaboration with HR dept).
• Periodic meetings with mission Pharmacists
• Periodic meetings with HQ pharmacist
• Based on demand: participation in meetings at the level of operations cells and missions.

JOB PROFILE

Education / Qualification / Pre-requisites

• Degree as Pharmacist.

Competencies / Skills

• Analytical Thinking and reporting.
• Results and Quality Orientation.
• Service Orientation.
• Planning and organizing.
• Initiative and Innovation.
• Capacity to Negotiate.
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Aptitudes – Soft skills

• Commitment to MSF’s Principles.
• Cross-cultural Awareness and Flexibility.
• Ability to manage a team and delegate, analytical skills, good negotiation skills, organizational skills, good stress management, flexibility, self-reliance, ability to work with multidisciplinary and multicultural people, speed of decision-making and action, open-mindedness, curiosity.

Professional experience required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in pharmacy management.
• Experience with stock management, supply chain, people management & coaching.
• Asset: experience in humanitarian sector/MSF

Languages skills

• Fluency in English and French

Computer skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package

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In a dynamic work environment, MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, profile, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

N.B.:

This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position. It is not exhaustive. Therefore, the responsibilities and activities of the position may differ from those described in this job description due to organizational and operational needs.

Deadline: 12/10/2022 at 18:00 GMT Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.