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

Job Description

• Maintain the adequacy of storage and hygiene conditions of pharmacy according to MSF protocols.
• Participate in physical inventories and organization of stock according to MSF recommended storage guidelines.
• Participate 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 counseled appropriately regarding their prescribed treatments
• Participate in the reception of supplies
• Ensure that no material is taken without authorization and that the security regulations of the pharmacy are respected.
• Report immediately in case of robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines. Taking actions to avoid or prevent the robberies and damages on the equipment.
• Update stock cards and informing the stock manager as soon as an item reaches the minimum or maximum threshold or is about to expire.
• Carry out proper archiving of pharmacy documents.
• Check the temperature/humidity twice a day in the places he works
• Inform the manager of any kind of physical alteration noticed on the items (e.g. change of color,  cracks on the ampoules and vials, spots on the tablets, change of texture for the tablets)
• Double check all prepared supplies with storekeepers before discharge.
• Restock the items on the shelves when finished.
• Attend to the maintenance of the cold chain equipments to ensure the proper maintaining and storage of sensitive items
• Attend the weekly pharma team meeting and the trainings when applicable.

Requirements
Education:

• Essential: Secondary school.
• Desirable: Pharmacy technician studies

Experience:

• Experience in similar positions would be an asset
• Previous working experience in MSF or other NGOs is a plus.

Language:

• Essential English fluency in reading, writing and oral comprehension
• Desirable Hausa, Fulani, Kanuri and any other local language(s)

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation L1
• Teamwork and Cooperation L1
• Behavioural Flexibility L1
• Commitment to MSF Principles L1
• Stress Management L2

Contract:

• 208 working hours per month.

Renumeration

• According to MSF salary scale plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.