Medical Logistician. Ukraine

MISSION

To implement an adequate pharmacy management system, both at mission and base level. You will have to work under MdM quality standards to ensure an adequate supply of medicines, consumables, and medical equipment.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

The successful candidate will be based in Chernivtsi, Ukraine with mobility between bases.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The candidate will report to Ukraine Logistics Coordinator and technically to the Medical Coordinator, in close collaboration with the HQ Pharmacy Advisor.

FUNCTIONS

Pharmacy management and organization

Review and strengthen the national pharmacy structure of MdM’s mission, both at warehouse, procurement, and technical staff levels.

Conduct a GSDP assessment of MdM’s pharmaceutical warehouses and internal procedures to develop a CAPA plan, and implement critical corrective actions.

Implement essential pharmacy management tools, both at mission and base level, and design new ones if necessary.

Implement Sagastock in the different bases for the management of stocks.

Guarantee the proper management of the cold chain throughout the cycle.

Ensure the correct handling of expired and/or damaged pharmaceutical products.

Technical support and capacity building

Participate in the recruitment process of new pharmaceutical staff if necessary.

Ensure the technical capabilities of the MdM pharmacy staff for the correct fulfilment of the defined procedures and standards.

Review procurement procedures with the medical and logistics teams to ensure compliance with the required quality standards, as well as those established by donors.

Define a plan to monitor consumption, stocks, and needs in the health facilities supported by MdM.

Communication and reporting

Elaborate a monthly report of activities and share it with medical/logistics coordination and HQ Pharmacy Advisor.

Participate in medical/logistics coordination meetings.

Elaborate a final report with the activities carried out and a prospective work plan for the pending tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Academic: Master in international Cooperation and/or Humanitarian Aid, or similar.

Desirable: Post-Graduates studies in Public Health, Medical Logistics, Humanitarian Medicine or similar.

REQUIREMENTS

Language requirements: Fluent English (written and spoken), Ukrainian and/or Russian will be an asset.

Computer requirements: Office package (Excel is mandatory), inventory management software. Previous experience with Sagastock will be an asset.

EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years working in managing a pharmaceutical warehouse at mission/national level. Experience in designing and setting up the pharmacy system of a mission will be an asset

Previous experience in emergency contexts.

Previous experience in armed conflicts.

COMPETENCE PROFILE

Excellent organizational capacity

Excellent planning, management and coordination skills

Interpersonal skills with experience in managing a diverse team of local employees

Willing and able to work productively in a challenging environment

Cultural awareness and adaptability

Good team work and networking skills

Strict compliance with the safety protocols established for the country and MdM mission

Alignment with principles and ethics of Medicos del Mundo

Identification with the lines of work, values and mission of Médicos del Mundo

AVAILABILITY

Contract length: 2 months

SALARY

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