Pharmacist

About the role of Pharmacist

Access to essential drugs is one of the major concerns for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Pharmacists are responsible for managing the order, supply, inventory and distribution of drugs and medical supplies to our supported clinics and hospitals.

Ensuring compliance with national rules and regulations is vital. As a Pharmacist, you may be asked to evaluate the availability and quality of drugs being considered for local purchase, work with government officials on supply chain issues and consider how to store medicines in challenging under-resourced locations.

Requirements

• Compliance with Essential Criteria
• Relevant qualification as a pharmacist
• Ability to manage supply and ensure stock control
• Ability to implement processes that ensure availability and quality of locally purchased drugs
• Availability for a minimum of 6 months up to 9-12 months

Assets

• Recent work experience in a hospital environment, hospital pharmacy, medical supply
• Knowledge of HIV, TB and treatment of tropical diseases