1 Pharmacy Technician based in GONAIVES – Level 5 At Doctors Without Borders

Objectives and responsibilities:

Contribute to the management of pharmaceutical supply at designated sites, under the supervision of the Mission Pharmacy Manager and in accordance with policies and protocols MSF , so as to help guarantee the proper management and adequate distribution of medicines and medical equipment.

• In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, take part in the management and control of the project’s medical stock, so as to avoid shortages, losses or overstocking
• In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, manage, on a monthly basis, the preparation and validation of orders and ensure that they arrive on time in order to avoid unnecessary intermediate orders. Investigate drug stock-out issues
• Contribute to the supervision, management, monitoring and control of the stock of medical supplies in offices, expat homes and cars MSF. Take a physical inventory, place orders and check expiration dates
• Contribute to the collection of healthcare center consumption data at least once a month and record the number of patients. Cooperate with the Pharmacy Manager in drafting the resulting monthly reports and under his/her supervision, communicate data to team members MSF concerned
• Improve and monitor the control system in place
• Assist counterparts in the Ministry of Health with their responsibilities regarding medication consumption, inventory management and order preparation/receipt
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of medical equipment according to user manual instructions and protocols. Informs the medical supervisor in the event of a malfunction of a medical device.
• Contribute to the preparation and organization of training sessions also for others MSF
• Ensure the continuity of the program in the absence of the Supervisor or in the event of a handover; share your knowledge of the program with new team members as soon as possible and in an efficient and precise manner.
• Ensure the rational use of medications in accordance with therapeutic protocols and recommendations in force.
• Supervise and support pharmacy warehouse workers and the pharma team in their daily tasks.
• Analyze stock discrepancies, investigate the causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage temperature-sensitive products by ensuring compliance with the cold chain and temperature traceability.
• Supervise the storage and organization of stocks according to good storage practices (FEFO, specific conditions, product separation).
• Control the quality of products received and guarantee their compliance with current standards.
• Provide technical support and advice to medical teams on medication use and management.
• May be required to travel for a few days to PaP to assist in receiving international orders and shipping them to projects.

Selection profile:

Education : Qualified pharmacist, higher diploma required. License to practice and professional registration required.

Experience : Experience in local pharmaceutical systems (Ministry of Health, private), an asset. Demonstrated experience in team supervision and training.

Languages : Creole and French essential.