Project Pharmacy Manager

MSF-Netherlands; Madhya Pradesh; Presencial; INR 7 626 000 - 11 439 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Travel during missions

Accommodation provided

Medical coverage during missions

Daily allowances during missions

Resumo da oferta

MSF seeks a Project Pharmacy Manager for deployment to the Ebola emergency response. The role requires a pharmacy degree and at least two years of pharmacist experience, with strong French (B2) and Ebola response exposure.

You will lead central and peripheral pharmacies, ensure stock control, cold chain integrity and adherence to MSF protocols, while coaching staff and coordinating with logistics. Travel to field sites is required, with 12–16 week rotations and a 21-day post-deployment

Qualificações

• French proficiency at least B2
• Experience in Ebola response, VHF, outbreak or emergency response
• At least two years of proven pharmacist experience
• Pharmacy degree or equivalent 4–5 year diploma per country of origin

Responsabilidades

• Define and update annual planning and budgets for pharmacy activities
• Supervise central and peripheral project pharmacies; set protocols and procedures
• Define storage, stock management and hygiene/security procedures
• Assist in ordering and supply of medicines and medical devices; monitor stock levels and avoid expiries
• Maintain cold chain and storage conditions per MSF protocols
• Monitor data for drug use and participate in reporting (SitReps, stats)
• Train and supervise pharmacy staff; ensure proper clothing and PPE
• Plan staff recruitment, training, evaluation and development
• Produce regular field reports for decision-making and SitReps

Conhecimentos

French proficiency (B2)

Ebola response experience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Commitment to MSF principles

Work in remote/resource-limited field

Formação académica

Pharmacy degree (or 4–5 year diploma)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR PROJECT PHARMACY MANAGER IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO - EBOLA EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Available for deployment within the next 3 months for your first rotation of 12-16 weeks, followed by a mandatory 21-day post-deployment monitoring period.

• French proficiency (at least B2)
• Experienced in Ebola response, VHF, outbreak, or emergency response (strong asset)
• Flexible and adaptable in fast-changing environments
• Resilient under high-pressure humanitarian conditions
• Committed to teamwork and MSF principles
• Ready for remote and resource-limited field settings
• At least two years, of demonstrated, experience as a pharmacist required.
• Essential: pharmacy degree (or equivalent 4-5 years diploma according to the country of origin of the pharmacist)

Accountabilities

Participating actively in the definition and update of the annual planning and budgets of the pharmacy activities in the project.

Supervising the functioning and organization of the project central pharmacy and other peripheral units, setting the protocols and procedures to be followed by all staff in order to ensure the quality of the service provided to the population, including pharmaco vigilance in case of need.

Defining storage, stock management and supply processes, as well as hygiene and security procedures, tools, and protocols (controlling pests and rodents) in order to ensure good storage conditions (temperatures, humidity and light exposure) and the accurate handling of the products and equipment in terms of hygiene and that all hygiene and security procedures are followed in project pharmacies (cleaning, controlling pests and rodents, etc.)

Giving support in the ordering and supply process of medicines and medical devices. Monitoring correct stock management across pharmacies within project area, to guarantee a good control and up to date data of stock levels and avoid expiries, overstocks and stock outs. Reporting on drug consumptions and medical devices dispensed according to protocols, informing on unusual patterns.

Ensuring, in cooperation with the project logistic manager, proper maintenance of cold chain and storage conditions (e.g. humidity, temperature, light exposure, cleanliness, pest and rodents control, etc.), and that classification and organization of medicines and medical material meet MSF protocols.

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 (analyzing 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.

Supervising, coaching, motivating and evaluating all the pharmacy staff under his/her responsibility, in order to ensure the strict respect for working procedures and protocols. Ensuring that all pharmacy staff uses required clothes and equipment according to protocols, i.e. white coat, gloves, etc.

To define, if needed, training opportunities for the medical staff.

Carrying out all the reporting tasks associated to his/her field of action and responsibility, ensuring its consistency and accuracy, in order to support in the relevant decision-making and participating in monthly reports according to guidelines (SitReps, medical statistical reports, etc.)

Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required

What MSF Offers:

• A fixed-term contract for deployment assignments and additional 21 days
• Travel, accommodation, and medical coverage during missions.
• Daily allowances in line with MSF policies.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

MSF values gender equality and inclusive representation across all emergency response roles and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates whose profiles match the requirements of the Ebola & VHF Emergency Response Pool will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be prepared prior to deployment, including Ebola training and contextual briefings. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and responsible recruitment, successful candidates will be required to complete reference checks and criminal record checks.