·         Position Title: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

·         No. of Positions: One

·         Place of Work: Abdurafi / Midre Genet Project, Amhara Region

·         Reports To (direct and functional supervision): Project Medical Referent

·         Terms of Employment: 5 months with possibility of extension 

·         Remuneration and Benefits:

-          Starting Gross Salary: 11,696.00 ETB

-          Medical Cover: As per the organisation’s policy

-          Hardship Allowance: 2,924.00 ETB

·         Vacancy Posted from 06 August 2020 to 17 August 2020

Main Purpose / Job Summary: 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 in the guarantee of the proper management and distribution of drugs and medical devices.

General Position Accountabilities:

·         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.

·         Cleaning of biomedical equipment used, following the protocols and alerting supervisor in case of malfunctioning.

·         Assisting in preparing and organizing training sessions for MSF

Providing programs continuity during supervisor’s absence and handovers; sharing knowledge of program with incoming staff in a timely, accurate and efficient manner

Context-Specific Accountabilities

•            Flexible to work as drugs dispenser when necessary

•              Participating in Medical Supply and Monthly Medical meetings

Education

Diploma or above in Pharmacist Technician / Pharmaceuticals Management

With a valid professional practicing license

Experience

Essential previous experience of at least 2 years in similar or relevant positions.

Experience collaborating with local pharmacy systems (MoH and private) is an asset

Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting

Languages                   

Essential: English

Desirable: Amharic

Knowledge                  Knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good computer skills: MS Word and Excel

Competencies

Results and Quality Orientation

Teamwork and Cooperation

Behavioural Flexibility

Commitment to MSF Principles 

Stress Management