Mission Pharmacist Job Opportunity at MSF Switzerland in Nairobi Kenya July 2014
Mission Pharmacist
Based in Nairobi
Project Summary: The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.
The selected candidate will be reporting to the Medical Coordinator.
Contract duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
Main Tasks include:
- Ensure the general functioning of the MSF central pharmacy in projects; and the supply to MSF projects and/or health facilities supported by MSF in the country.
- Ensure supervision and support of a team (project pharmacist and stock managers)
- Ensure adequate and timely supplies of quality products to the projects in collaboration with the medical coordinator and log-supply (protocols, adequacy with activities, approvals, order processing, deliveries, transport, storage facilities, database)
- Apply the MSF procurement policies in collaboration with the medical log-supply/officer and the regional pharmacist (quality).
- Ensure safety and tracking of local purchase procedures according to section pharmacist recommendation and validated sources
- Ensure storage, classification and organization of drugs and material according to MSF protocols
- Conduct regular trainings on the use of stock management and different tools that are put in place in the project
- Compile and Analyze the monthly pharmacy report. Inform the medical coordination of the findings, and propose improvements when needed.
- Must be a registered pharmacist with a current practising licence
- 2 years post graduate experience; both clinical and managerial experience
- A minimum of 1 year experience with MSF preferably or with other INGO
- Strong interpersonal skills, strong initiative, able to handle complex assignments with proactive attitude, organized, autonomous and attentive to details.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter outlining how you shall fulfill each of the requirements in bullet points, copies of certificates/diplomas and current registration documents, on or before 21st July 2014, to msfchkenya@gmail.com or by mentioning on the envelope “Mission Pharmacist” to:
The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi
or deliver the application to:
Field Coordinator
MSF Office – Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.