Assistant Pharmacist, NOA at United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS)

Responsibilities

• Within delegated authority, the Assistant Pharmacist at NO-A level will be responsible for the following duties:

Inventory and Acquisition:

• Maintains and monitors the inventory of the pharmacy.
• Provides support in defining specification of drugs, medical consumables, and medical equipment.
• Receives authorized on-line requisitions for goods and services; verifies requisitions in accordance with sections’/units’ monthly requirements. Ensures that supplies are issued to the requesting offices/sections as per approved requisitions without delay.
• Monitors stock of supplies in the stores; conducts regular stock taking of expendable items in the supply stores; informs the supervisor on discrepancies observed and on supplies which require stock replenishment in a timely manner. Ensures expiration date of the products are tracked and monitored
• Assists in the day-to-day activities of the pharmacy and medical warehouse of the Medical Section.
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly write-off, of expired items, such as drugs, medical supplies, and medical consumables, in the pharmacy and warehouse, and submit reports documenting the write-offs.
• Maintains and keeps up-to-date files pertaining to the pharmacy.
• Maintains and secures proper storing conditions of drugs and medical consumables within the pharmacy.
• Inspects all items delivered to the Medical Section.
• Packs and prepares medical supplies and medical consumables for distribution to various sectors as requested.
• Assists in the transportation of medical items to be dispatched to all sectors.
• Assists in monitoring the supply of drugs, medical supplies, medical consumables, vaccines, condoms (male and female), and blood in the Mission.

Patient services:

• Offers day-to-day advice on pharmaceutical issues.
• Supplies medication and related items to UN staff providing adequate expertise and explanation on consumption and usage directions.
• Provides clients with pharmacological explanations of drugs and warn them of risks.
• Prepares and distributes individual first-aid medical kits to UN staff and provides administrative support in maintaining records and statistics on the kits.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

• First level university degree in pharmaceutical studies.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Certificate in Medical Logistics in Pandemic is desirable.
• Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Practitioner certified and working experience in Supply Chain Planning Tool (SCPT) is desirable.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical work or related area is required.
• Experience with the UN or other international bodies is desirable.
• Experience in working with ERP System as a Requisitioner is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.