Pharmacist

Pharmacist Ayot Martino, pharmacy supervisor, works in the MSF warehouse for the medicine supply for the Aweil hospital. South Sudan, 2023. © Oliver Barth/MSF Jobs in the Field Pharmacist Ayot Martino, pharmacy supervisor, works in the MSF warehouse for the medicine supply for the Aweil hospital. South Sudan, 2023. © Oliver Barth/MSF Also available in Share This X Copy link Link copied MSF’s pharmacists play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of pharmacy services and the availability of essential medical supplies in our projects.  This dynamic position involves supervising pharmacy operations, including stock management, quality control, and the supply of medications to patients and other pharmacies. Pharmacists ensure that storage conditions meet MSF standards, coordinate orders with logistics teams, and oversee the performance and training of pharmacy and nursing staff. They also manage pharmacy budgets, record consumption data, and assist patients in understanding their medication usage. This role is essential in ensuring that MSF’s medical supplies are safely and efficiently managed.  Meet our pharmacists 01 / 01 Share X Dr Bertin is the pharmacist at the MSF mobile clinic opened at Andressa school to provide medical care to Sudanese refugees and host communities in Sila province, in eastern Chad. After their consultations, patients visit him for their medication. Chad, May 2023. Johnny Vianney Bissakonou/MSF The pharmacist checks a patient's prescriptions before giving the medicines. Haiti, February 2023. Alexandre Marcou/MSF Tiruwork Teka MSF pharmacist carries a box containing hepatitis E vaccines in the MSF cold room in Juba. The vaccines are being prepared for airlifting to Fangak county, Jonglei state. South Sudan, December 2023. Nasir Ghafoor/MSF An MSF pharmacist in the stock room for the Zhytomyr tuberculosis project. To increase the chances of successful treatment in this project, patients are provided support for their daily needs, like food and assistance in paying utility bills. Ukraine, 2023. MSF Responsibilities:  Ensure the general functioning of the pharmacy and supervise pharmacy supply chain processes in line with MSF standards, protocols, and procedures.  Oversee storage, stock management, and supply processes, maintaining hygiene, security, and proper storage conditions (temperature, humidity, light exposure) for drugs and medical materials.  Coordinate the delivery, reception, and recording of international and local orders with the logistics department, updating stock files and informing line managers about stock levels.  Supervise orders of medical and drug materials, ensuring efficient consumption patterns within budget constraints.  Supervise the supply of drugs to patients based on medical prescriptions, informing them about consumption patterns and ensuring their therapeutic progression.  Ensure efficient supply to other pharmacies supported by MSF, using cold chain protocols when necessary, and monitoring orders to prevent stock shortages or expired drugs.  Supervise pharmaceutical and nursing staff in collaboration with the human resources department, ensuring correct team sizing, recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and knowledge development.  Record all received and dispensed items in 'Isystock' (programme) and report on drug consumption, unusual patterns, and forecast future needs.  Assist in training nursing staff regarding drug dispensing and their side effects. Requirements:  Degree in pharmacy management, nursing, or related medical field.  At least one year of certified work experience as a pharmacy supervisor.  Fluency in both mission and local languages.  Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and internet use.  Assets:  Strong results and quality orientation.  Effective teamwork and cooperation skills.  Behavioural flexibility.  Commitment to MSF principles.  Strong stress management skills.  Up Next Work with us