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The position holder shall be in charge of quality implementation and delivery of pharmaceutical/medical commodities supply and distribution system for the mission, both in emergency response and basic community health services. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide support, technical assistance and capacity building to the health workers in the health facilities. He/she will also be responsible for day-to-day documentation and report of pharmaceutical and supply chain activities carried out at field office regularly.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.  The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

• Ensure a close follow up and updates of the National Drug Supply Regulation particularly in regard to pharmaceuticals importation permits and restrictions

• Lead Rational Selection and quantification of Pharmaceuticals/medical commodities for Country Mission need, based on National/International Treatment protocol, morbidity data, population demography, stock status and IMC’s priority for intervention

• Collaborate in budgeting and prepare Pharmaceutical and other medical commodities orders together with Medical/Health and Logistic Coordinators

• Support and participate in all Pharmaceutical and medical commodity supply processes and facilitate proper stock management and transport/storage procedures, in order to ensure the availability of essential medicines in all projects avoiding expiries/overstocks and stock-outs and ensuring its overall efficiency and effectiveness

• Oversea proper management of all pharmaceuticals and medical commodities in health facility pharmacies; supervise storage conditions (e.g. humidity, temperature, light exposure, cleanliness, pest and rodents control, stock security, maintenance of cold chain, etc.), classification, organization and inventory, in order to guarantee the quality of the medicines and other medical commodities and prevent damage, financial losses generated by expired items, deterioration of products and robbery

• Collect and analyze consumptions of Pharmaceuticals and medical supplies dispensed/used on regular basis, identify discrepancies between consumption reporting and morbidity pattern and enforce compliance to protocols and report on unusual patterns

• Supervise IMC run/supported health facility pharmacies across the mission, ensuring the proper implementation of IMC minimum quality standards in PSCM and National treatment protocols, EML and good dispensing practices to be followed by all staff

• Collect and analyze stock indicators according to physical/ automated records (stock levels, pre-stock-outs, over-stocking, donations, expired products, not moving stock, disposal across different projects and together with the medical coordinator/Medical Director/Health Program Manager take corrective decisions when necessary

• Function as technical Pharmacy support regarding all questions related to pharmaceutical information, medication use (protocols and rational drug use), management of side effects, adherence issues etc.

• Regular technical visits to project sites to ensure appropriate follow-up of activities and management of field pharmacies supported/run by IMC

• Ensure appropriate storage and management of supply of narcotic and psychotropic medicines with respect to national legislation and permit traceability for these specific products

• Lead Local medical commodity’s vendor Prequalification processes in collaboration with Health/Medical Coordinator/Director in order to ensure local medical commodities purchases are made from approved sources when the situation permits

• Ensure the proper disposal of Pharmaceuticals and medical commodities according to National Regulatory Authority Safety standards and waste management protocols, and international standards

• Ensures that all inventories of Pharmaceuticals and medical commodities are updated, and participates in reporting according to IMC guidelines 

• Establish a medical commodities dispatch and monitoring system during regular programing and any emergency response. 

• Ensure medicines and medical supplies are stored, transported and handled in keeping with IMC and international guidance to ensure safety and high-quality assurance of pharmaceuticals. 

• Maintain stock inventory and monitor consumption of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in partnership with medical and nutrition teams. 

• Work closely with the program team especially the health and nutrition team during identification, request, procurement, dispatch and utilization of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.

• Work with logistics and coordination team to predict needs and prevent stock rupture. 

• Lead or advise field IMC quality assurance process for supplies arriving in warehousing and pharmacy. 

• Lead or advise IMC local supplier prequalification process. 

• Deliver, design and oversee training of pharmacy and logistics staff in pharmaceutical/ medical commodities supply chain management. 

• Ensure pharmacovigilance in the project and appropriate reporting. 

• Assist in hiring and building a team as part of overall response.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (B pharm) required, with master’s in public health preferred. 

• Minimum five years’ experience in pharmaceuticals/medical commodities supply management with strong focus on primary and secondary health care of which three years at management level. 

• Experience in establishing new pharmaceutical/medical commodities management systems or establishing new pharmacies. 

• Experience in complex cold chain management. 

• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and NGOs preferred. 

• Knowledge and experience of budget preparation and management preferred. 

• Profound cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues. 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently following consultative processes. 

• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required; working knowledge of local languages preferred 

• Must be able to demonstrate cross-cultural awareness and maintain a positive working relationship with clients and colleagues with professionalism and integrity.  

• Demonstrated skills in creative problem solving particularly in limited resource settings.  

• Experience in managing, training and motivating multiethnic and multicultural teams. 

  Code of Conduct

• As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

• If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

  Safeguarding:

• It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

  Equal Opportunities:

• International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through THIS LINK