Pharmacy Assistant at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

• Assisting the pharmacy storekeeper in ensuring the proper general functioning of the central pharmacy and the supply to other field pharmacies, according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to keep pharmacy stock above security level.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining the adequacy of storage and hygiene conditions of pharmacy according to MSF protocols.
• Participating in physical inventories and organization of stock according to MSF recommended storage guidelines.
• Participating in preparing and sending to the different health structure (packaging, transport…). If working as a dispenser, verify with prescriber in case of unclear prescription or difference from standard protocols, and that patients are counselled appropriately regarding their prescribed treatments
• Participating in the reception of supplies
• Ensuring that no material is taken without authorization and that the security regulations of the pharmacy are respected.
• Reporting immediately in case of robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines. Taking actions to avoid or prevent the robberies and damages on the equipment.
• Updating stock cards and informing the stock manager as soon as an item reaches the minimum or maximum threshold or is about to expired.

MSF Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Support to ensure optimal storage condition in terms of hygeine, organization, storage capacity, and recommended temperature
• Responsible for all movements and storage of controlled drugs (narcotics, psychotropics and precursors)
• Follow-up of stock level at the intermediate pharmacy by preparing a list of items to replenish, informing the project pharmacist of any change in consumption trend
• Responsible for checking/inspection of monthly order reception from intermediate pharmacy
• Supports ordering process from the end user units (ensuring ordering SOP is followed, tally sheets and daily register are filled)
• Participates in pharmacy meetings
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the pharmacy activity.

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications
Education:

• Diploma or HND in health sciences or related filed is desirable.
• Certification in Pharmaceutical Logistics, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.
• Experience
• Knowledge of MSF protocols or experience working in a humanitarian/NGO medical setting is desirable.