Mission Pharmacy Manager

Supporting the HoM and MedCo in representing and defending MSF’s interests before the Ministry of Health and other local authorities or local suppliers for any issue concerning pharmaceutical supply, in order to ensure stock procurement in the projects while complying with the national laws and regulations and following MSF protocols.

Ensuring a close follow up of the National Drug Supply particularly in projects where MSF is working in conjunction with MoH.

Prepare documents & liase with Drug Regulatory Authority for important NoCs which is compliant with local laws.

Collaborating in budgeting and preparing drug and other medical material orders together with Medical and Logistic Coordinators.

Analyse monthly medical stock report and advise on stock mobilization (shortage/expry/alternatives or 2nd line/ruptures & overstock)

Plan and supervise, in close collaboration with HR department and induction of new pharma team members. Provide support to supply as pharma stock is integrated and managed by supply to train staff on Good Storage & Distribution Practices and to help them gain knowledge on medical stock management according to recommended guidelines.

Ensuring the collection of data for monitoring and surveillance of optimal quantity quality of medicine use. Supporting activities at service level for effective drug distribution and control, quality prescription (rational drug use), medicines reconciliation, antibiotic stewardship interventions such as restricted use antibiotic review, follow up of pharmaceutical care plans, patient counseling, good dispensing practices and safe medication practices.

Monitoring the procurement process and taking corrective measures when needed, ensuring regular communication with Medical, Logistics, HR and Finance departments regarding Medical Supply and Pharmacy Management. Supporting the Medical Coordinator in order to ensure local medical purchases are made from approved sources, subject to approval of Section Pharmacist

Ensures SoPs for pharma & related management are updated and available for any project. supervising storage conditions (e.g. humidity, temperature, light exposure, cleanliness, pest and rodents control, stock security, maintenance of cold chain, etc.), classification, organization and inventory, in order to guarantee the quality of the medicines and other medical material and prevent damage, financial losses generated by expired items, deterioration and robbery. Being responsible for follow-up of loans/donations and management of expired medications according to MSF procedures (and national legislation in case of expired drugs).

Being responsible for the good maintenance of all drugs and equipment in the pharmacies and the appropriate storage and management of supply of narcotic and psychotropic medication with respect to national legislation, permitting traceability for these specific products.

Submit monthly activity report.

Required Skills

Report Writing Skills, Pharmacy Knowledge, Inventory Control, Inventory Planning, Communication Skills,