Pharmacy Technician at Corporate Staffing

Main Purpose
Reporting functionally to Mission Pharmacy Manager and Hierarchical to Warehouse supervisor the incumbent shall be responsible for supporting the drug supply management in the designated facilities under the supervision of the Mission Pharmacy Manager of the project and according to MSF health policies and protocols, in order to contribute in the guarantee of the proper management and distribution of drugs and medical devices

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 maintain records of all medical supply
• Support pharmacy manager and logistics team in executing disposal of pharmaceutical waste according to PPB guideline and MSF policy.

Qualifications

• 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