Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Assisting the pharmacy supervisor 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

RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS

• 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 pa-tients 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
• Some of the above-mentioned tasks are not part of the day by day schedule of this specific position in SNNPR, but they are still required to match the MSF standards job description for Pharmacy assistant.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

MSF has set up a mobile team strategy in the region to respond to the medical needs of the displaced, as well as the host community who have experienced an increase burden on the availability of water, food and services due to the influx of IDPs. The team is currently running medical, logistics and watsan activities in Konso Zone, Alle Special Woreda, Burji Special Woreda, Derashe Special Woreda, and Amaro Special Woreda. As an emergency organization, the MSF team retains flexibility to respond to needs as they arise and can quickly shift to respond to new emergencies in the area as needed.

The project team regularly evaluates ongoing displacement patterns and is now monitoring the returns of some of the displaced to their origin in order to respond to gaps in healthcare and advocate for their well-being, respect and safety. Lack of access to clean water has led to a high number of water-related illnesses observed via our mobile clinics and thus a strong water and sanitation component has been integrated in our programming across the various areas of intervention.

MSF employees are subjected and must obey to the Ethiopian Labour Law and the MSF Internal Regulation document. As well as this, they committed to follow and comply with all the MSF fundamental documents (MSF charter, Behavioural Commitment and MSF code of conduct). These documents describe the rights and the duties of every MSF employee. Going against the provisions of these documents may lead to disciplinary measures and to dismissal. Unawareness of these provisions won’t be accepted as an excuse for inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour.

Job Requirements

Education ;  Essential Diploma in Pharmacy or related health fields

Experience ;  Experience in similar positions would be an asset

Languages ;  Amharic and English essential