Role: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Location: (BASED IN ZURMI/ZAMFARA FIXED CONTRACT/STARTING WITH 6 MONTHS/LEVEL 5)
Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctor without Borders (MSF), founded in 1971, is an international humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to population in danger in more than 60 countries. MSF has been present in Nigeria for 20 years. Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which helps populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.
Main Purpose:
Supporting the drug supply management in the designated facilities under the supervision of the Mission Pharmacy Manager of the project and according to MSF health policies and protocols, in order to contribute to the guarantee of the proper management and distribution of drugs and medical devices.
Job Description
✓ In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, assisting in the supervision, management and control of the medical stock in the project in order to avoid ruptures, losses and gross overstock of drugs and other supplies and overseeing and monitoring its storage conditions
✓ In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, assisting on a monthly basis with preparation and approval of order requests, ensuring they are completed in timely manner to prevent unnecessary orders in between. Following up on drug ruptures.
✓ In cooperation with the Pharmacy Supervisor and other MSF team members, assisting in the supervision, management, follow up and control of medical/supply stock in the MSF office, expat houses, and MSF cars. This includes physical count, ordering and monitoring of expired dates.
✓ Assisting with the collection of consumption from facilities on at least a monthly basis and collecting data about number of patients. Cooperating with and assisting the Pharmacy Manager in all related monthly reports, and under the Pharmacy Manager’s supervision, communicating and providing medical data to relevant MSF team members
✓ Improving and following up the monitoring systems in place.
✓ Supporting the MoH counterparts in their responsibilities regarding monitoring of drug consumption, stock management and preparing/receiving orders.
✓ Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
✓ Assisting in preparing and organizing training sessions for MSF staff.
✓ Providing programs continuity during supervisor’s absence and handovers; sharing knowledge of program with incoming staff in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
Requirements:
Education : Qualified pharmacist technician
Experience : Experience collaborating with local pharmacy systems (MoH and private) is an asset
Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting
Language Knowledge : Essential English and Hausa languages are desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants can submit their motivation letters, updated CV and relevant academic certificates.
Application should be addressed to: MSF SPAIN.
Submission can be done by Website, Click here
APPLY HERE
or DROP TO MSF SPAIN, Office-Zurmi A long Rukudawa road, after zurmi general hospital, Zamfara State.
With clearly written job tittle and updated contact numbers.
Application Closing date for submissions: 04/03/2025 at 17:00 hrs.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process.
Applications once submitted, will not be returned to applicants.
NB : Only Zamfara indigenes, Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply
MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.
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