Pharmacist at Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF)

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. General Objective

• The pharmacist shall ensure the overall functioning of the LPF Pharmacy and an adequate supply of quality medicines and medical equipment.

• S/he must ensure proper pharmaceuticals management (storage, distribution, inventory and consumption) for the entire Base, both at the operational bases and health structures supported, ensuring the supply chain of medicines is safe, reliable and documentation properly done at all levels.

Key Responsibilities The Pharmacist will be responsible for the following main activities;

• Implementing a quality drugs supply system in line with LPF standards

• Implementing an effective stock management

• Reception and preparation of orders

• Collection and analysis of drugs consumption in the mission

• Support to health facilities and mobile clinics

• Reporting and attendance to different meetings

Task Description

• Implementing a quality drugs supply system in line with LPF standards:

• Participate in analysis of needs, preparation of regular forecasts, calculation of replenishment orders and buffer stocks and initiating timely procurement of medical supplies in collaboration with log/supply unit

• Prepare the request for all the necessary drugs, material and equipment for mobile clinics and validate with medical supervisor.

• Anticipate needs for medical supplies and assist in defining and implementing strategy for local procurement when necessary in collaboration with supervisor(s).

• Alert the supervisor(s) as soon as the buffer stock will be used.

• Check quality of drugs and ensure they are in line with internal and national regulations during the procurement process.

• Participate on evaluation of potential local suppliers for supplies and equipment according to required standards.

• Store drugs according to instructions and required standards.

• Realize the pharmacy stock management (in/out)

• Monitor the supply quantity, expiration dates and quality of medicines and medical supplies.

• Ensure pharmacy recommendations are applied

Implementing an effective stock management:

• Create a pharmacy with appropriate storage, receiving and packing space and allowing to conduct a full medical inventory.

• Organize the drugs storage according to international standards (route of administration, alphabetical order of International Non-proprietary Name, FEFO principle, clear labeling with INN + dosage + pharmaceutical form + expiry date)

• Organize drugs, medical supplies and equipment for easy distribution and appropriate stock movement...