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.
Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
A worldwide movement
MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation’s founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation.
Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland.
Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide.
Humanitarian action
MSF’s work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.
MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments.
MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law.
Bearing witness and speaking out
MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention.
At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests.
Quality medical care
MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases.
Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.Accountabilities / Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list)
Ensuring storage, stock management and supply processes, as well as hygiene and security procedures, tools, and protocols (controlling pests and rodents), implementing appropriate quality controls and records, in order to ensure good storage conditions (temperatures, humidity and light exposure) and availability of drugs and medical material, according to MSF protocols, national regulations and in cooperation with the logistics department.
Coordinating the delivery, reception and recording of international and local orders, in close coordination with the logistics department, updating stock files and informing line managers on their status (shortfalls, over-stocking, expiry dates), in order to permanently ensure security stock levels and ensure efficient management of stock.
Supervising orders of medical and drug material in order to ensure an efficient and appropriate consumption pattern under budget constraints.
Supervising the supply of drugs to patients, according to medical prescriptions, informing them on consumption patterns and keeping conditions in order to ensure their therapeutic progression
Ensuring efficient supply to other pharmacies managed/supported by MSF according to orders and stocks and using cold chain when needed. Monitoring and analysing orders of depending on pharmacies in order to avoid ruptures of stock or having expired drugs.
Supervising, with the HR department, the associated processes (sizing, staff shifts, recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the pharmaceutical team and the nursing staff, in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and to improve their dispensing capabilities.
Recording all items received and issued in computer (Isystock) and reporting on drug consumptions and medical equipment dispensed according to protocols, informing on unusual patterns as well as forecasting future needs, in order to rationalise the budget and to ensure availability.
Assisting in training of Medicine dispenser and staff regarding dispensing of drugs and their side effects
Supervise good pharmacy dispensing practice in the MSF supported facilities
Particiapate in the project prescription audit and AMR
Ensure at all times, the organisation of the pharmacy warehouse according to MSF protocols / SOPs to facilitate order preparation, access, and optimal storage of the pharmacy stock
Ensure follow-up, storage, distribution and documentation of controlled drugs according to MSF protocols and Nigeria regulations
Ensure rational use of medical items and prepare prescribers list monthly
Ensure ongoing on job training for the pharmacy storekeepers and drug dispensers in the facilities.
Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.
Follow up on HR issues (both MSF, MSF incentive staff at the facility level and communicate the same to PMR.
Manage the disciplinary issue among the team. Report to the MTL in case of issue
Participate in pharmacy-related training and coaching of Pharmacy and Supply teams, and reinforce SOPs (Good Pharmacy Management Practice, Good Distribution Practice, Good Storage Practice, Cold Chain management, and more)
Report writing of the monthly report,
Ensure all standard infection measure are followed according to MSF/MOH protocols.
Works in liaison with facility in charge and NTS with regards, to disciplinary matters of the incentive staff while relaing to your immediate supervisors.
Required Skills And Competencies
Education: Essential: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) and licensed with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria.
Experience: At least 1-year certified work experience as a pharmacy in a supervisory role or in supervisory role.
Computer Literacy: Computer proficiency (word and excel) is required.
Languages: English Required.
Competencies and Qualities: Result and quality orientation, teamwork and cooperation, behavioural flexibility, Service orientation, Stress management and commitment to MSF Principles.
Remuneration
According to the MSFW salary scale (Level 7) in Nigeria plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.