Pharmacy Manager

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Title: PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Direct Reports: PROJECT PHAMARCY MANAGER

Location: DAR ES SALAAM

MAIN PURPOSE

Assisting the Project Supply Chain Manager in ensuring the proper general functioning of the central pharmacy and the supply to other field pharmacies , according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to keep pharmacy stock above security level

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintaining the adequacy of storage and hygiene conditions of pharmacy according to MSF protocols.
• Participating in physical inventories and organization of stock according to MSF recommended storage guidelines.
• Participating in preparing and sending to the different health structure (packaging, transport…). If working as a dispenser, verify with prescriber in case of unclear prescription or difference from standard protocols, and that patients are counseled appropriately regarding their prescribed treatments
• Participating in the reception of supplies
• Ensuring that no material is taken without authorization and that the security regulations of the pharmacy are respected.
• Reporting immediately in case of robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines. Taking actions to avoid or prevent the robberies and damages on the equipment.
• Updating stock cards and informing the stock manager as soon as an item reaches the minimum or maximum threshold or is about to expired

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Certificate in Pharmacy.

Experience:nafasi za kazi 

• Minimum of 2 years experience in related position
• Working with NGO is added advantage

Languages:

• Knowledge of both English and Swhili is mandatory.

Competencies and Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy – proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management

APPLICATION DETAILS

All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter,  CV and copy of relevant  professional certificates  not later than Wednesday 17^th January  2024 at 4:00 PM . Please quote the job title on the email subject “PHARMACY ASSISTANT”. 

Please send your application to the email address MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org. The applications can also be submitted at MSF offices situated at Mikocheni B, Daima street House no 16 Dar es Salaam,  or in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District or MSF Guest House Kibondo or  Navikubo Executive Lodge & Restaurant P.o.Box 97 Liwale Lindi.  

• People living with disabilities or minorities to indicate in their CV or Motivation letter
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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