MSF Belgium Mission Pharmacist Job in Nairobi Kenya

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Job Title: Mission Pharmacist

Duty Station / Mission: Nairobi / Kenya Mission

Duration: Fixed term contract, extendable

Background of the position:

The selected candidate will report to the Medical Coordinator and shall be responsible for all areas / aspects related to good pharmacy management for MSF Belgium Kenya Mission.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
Management of drug orders for the mission/project(s), (reception, preparing, stocking, packaging, delivery)
Ensure availability and/or refill of the medical drugs and/or medical/lab supplies & equipments as per the system/requirement in place
Inventory management of medical drugs and/or medical/lab supplies and equipments
Updating, implementing and safe guarding of MSF-Belgium pharmacy protocols and guidelines
Technical support, training and supervision to the pharmacies/pharmacy attendants in the project(s)
Management of the pharmacy stock and database
Pharmacy related data analysis and reporting
Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: Registered pharmacist with a degree in pharmacy

Experience: Minimum 3 years professional experience ¡n a similar position. NGO experience is an added advantage.

Skills:
Computer literate; good communication skills ¡n both English and Kiswahili
Strong technical, management and interpersonal skills
Flexibility, motivated, autonomous, proactive, patient, discreet, open minded
Strong sense of confidentiality, team spirit and dynamism
Language:
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a detailed curriculum vitae
and motivation letter, mentioning on the subject line/envelope “Application: Mission Pharmacist” to:

The HR and Administration Coordinator
Medecins Sans Frontieres Belgium - Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 38897-00623, Nairobi
Email: msfocb-kenya-adminco@brussels.msf.org

Applications must be received on or before August 12th, 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and must avail themselves for interviews shortly thereafter.