Section Pharmacist

JOB SUMMARY EducationA master’s or doctoral degree in Pharmacy.Fluency/excellent level of written and spoken English, knowledge of French is an advantage.Excellent knowledge and experience in cross/multicultural communication and collaboration.ExperienceAt least five (5) years of demonstrated MSF international experience and worked in MSF Head Quarters position in Pharmacy and/or as a Pharmacy Coordinator.Experience working in pharmaceutical product supply, medical stock management.Experience in implementing good storage and distribution practices and good pharmaceutical practices.Commitment to and experience of advancing multicultural collaboration, learning, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic and Technical LeadershipDevelop and implement MSF Ubuntu pharmaceutical framework and strategies in alignment with MSF International policies.Define medical supply strategies (local and international procurement) in collaboration with Supply and Logistics departments.Ensure compliance with MSF international pharmaceutical quality assurance policies and procedures.Define and manage the Medical Master List (MML) for MSF Ubuntu in collaboration with OCB Pharmaceutical Unit, and Supply/Logistic departments.Act as the medical department focal point for pharmaceutical matters with MSF Ubuntu Supply and Logistics department, MSF Supply, OCB Pharmaceutical Unit, and international procurement centers.Provide expert input to operational planning, including new country programs and emergency responses.Support initiatives such as antimicrobial stewardship, rational drug use, and pharmacovigilance.Technical and Operational SupportProvide expert pharmaceutical advice and technical support to country programs and HQ teams.Advice and support programs on forecasting and validation of medical orders in close collaboration with the medical responsible at programs and HQ.Provide technical validation of local pharmaceutical purchases for country programs and advise the Medical Director on exceptional approvals and authorizations.Provide guidance on legal and regulatory aspects of pharmaceutical procurement and importation.Conduct field visits to assess pharmaceutical systems, local markets, and compliance with WHO GDP, GSP, and GMP standards.Member of the pharma cold chain group. This group defines the pharma requirement for cold chain management and oversees the Dr Cold Chain.Management of Cold Chain Excursions in close collaboration with supply and logistics department.Serve as MSF Ubuntu medical department focal point for ‘Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP)’, ensuring the delivery of optimal, evidence-based care within its programming.Quality Assurance and PharmacovigilanceEnsure the quality and safety of medicines, medical devices, and therapeutic products used in MSF Ubuntu programs comply with MSF quality assurance policy and standards.Contribute to the development of international pharmaceutical standards, technical specifications, a