MSF - Holland
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of who are hired locally – works on programmers in some 70 countries worldwide to support it activities.
Medecins Sans Frontieres – Holland, Kenya office is sourcing for a suitable candidate for the following position:
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – COMPLIANCE MT03302
1 POSITION – BASED IN NAIROBI
Main Purpose
Reporting functionally to Mission Pharmacy Manager and Hierarchical to Warehouse supervisor
the incumbent shall be responsible for supporting the drug supply management in the designated facilities under the supervision of the Mission Pharmacy Manager of the project and according to MSF health policies and protocols, in order to contribute in the guarantee of the proper management and distribution of drugs and medical devices
Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, assisting in the supervision, management and control of the medical stock in the project in order to avoid ruptures, losses and gross overstock of drugs and other supplies and overseeing and monitoring its storage conditions
- In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, assisting on a monthly basis with preparation and approval of order requests, ensuring they are completed in timely manner to prevent unnecessary orders in between. Following up on drug ruptures.
- In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager and other MSF team members, assisting in the supervision, management, follow up and control of medical/supply stock in the MSF office, expat houses, and MSF cars. This includes physical count, ordering and monitoring of expired dates.
- Ensure Kenya legislation and regulatory requirements are adhered to, including all necessary licenses are in place and up to date.
- Responsible for implementing pharmacy related SoP’s and guidelines for Kenya Office (KO).
- Regular (monthly) reporting on status of KO pharmacy related objectives, deliverables and/or KPI’s.
- In coordination with Pharmacy manager and Transport and Customs Supervisor, execute application of PPB permits, update permit tracker and maintain records of all import/export permits.
- Support pharmacy manager in documenting and maintaing records of all medical supply
- Support pharmacy manager and logistics team in executing disposal of phaemaceutical waste according to PPB guideline and MSF policy.
Education and Knowledge Required
Diploma in pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology from PPB accredited institution
Valid Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) practice license.
Experience
Essential -3 years’ experience in similar position
Languages
Essential working knowledge of English and Swahili
Competencies
Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility, Commitment, Stress Management
How to apply
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please send your CV indicating 3 referees and motivation letter to [email protected] ,clearly indicating on the subject line the Pharmacy Technician – **Compliance MT03302.**The deadline for this application is 07 July 2022.
(MSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)