The access to essential drugs is one of the major concerns for MSF. Through their expertise, pharmacists are in charge of drugs management as well as medical equipment on MSF projects. They work closely with the rest of the team.
Description of tasks and responsibilities:
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To ensure pharmaceutical practices comply with national rules
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To be in charge of drugs management and medical equipment: order, storage and distribution in MSF projects; to supervise staff dealing with daily management of products
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To ensure good practice of distribution
Essential requirements:
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To be qualified as a pharmacist or pharmacist’s assistant
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Experience of working as a pharmacist, ideally in a hospital
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To be available to work for at least 9 months
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A minimum of 3 months' travel or work experience in developing countries
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To be able to use computers
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Fluency in English
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Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières
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Experience in supervising, training and managing others
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Ability to cope with stress
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Ability to work well as a part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
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Ability to organise and prioritise workload and use initiative
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Willingness to work in unstable environments
Desirable criteria:
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Knowledge of languages, particularly French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic or Russian
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Interest and/or experience in international humanitarian rights issues, international relations, anthropology
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Previous field experience in a similar role with a non-government organisation
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