Pharmacy Technician at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, assisting in the supervision, management and control of the 
• medical stock in the project in order to avoid ruptures, losses and gross overstock of drugs and other 
• supplies and overseeing and monitoring its storage conditions 
• In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, assisting on a monthly basis with preparation and approval of order requests, ensuring they are completed in timely manner to prevent unnecessary orders in between. 
• Following up on drug ruptures.
• In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager and other MSF team members, assisting in the supervision, 
• management, follow up and control of medical/supply stock in the MSF office, expat houses, and MSF cars. 
• This includes physical count, ordering and monitoring of expired dates.
• Ensure Kenya legislation and regulatory requirements are adhered to, including all necessary licenses are in place and up to date.
• Responsible for implementing pharmacy related SoP’s and guidelines for Kenya Office (KO).
• Regular (monthly) reporting on status of KO pharmacy related objectives, deliverables and/or KPI’s.
• In coordination with Pharmacy manager and Transport and Customs Supervisor, execute application of 
• PPB permits, update permit tracker and maintain records of all import/export permits.
• Support pharmacy manager in documenting and maintaing records of all medical supply
• Support pharmacy manager and logistics team in executing disposal of phaemaceutical waste according to PPB guideline and MSF policy.

Education and Knowledge Required

• Diploma in pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology from PPB accredited institution
• Valid Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) practice license.
• Experience Essential -3 years’ experience in similar position 
• Languages Essential working knowledge of English and Swahili

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and 
• Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility, Commitment, Stress Management