May 26th, 2020 at 06:12 pm
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Pharmacists.
Job Code Title: PHARMACIST
Duty Station: MULTIPLE
Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority the Pharmacist reports to the Chief/Senior Medical
Officer (C/SMO) and is responsible for the following duties:
– Monthly updates the Mission list of drugs and consumables, based on ge on regular
basis through consumption reports
– Records and reports all medicines supplied on periodic basis detailing medicine’s
name and strength, dosage, quantity supplied.
– Day-to-day advice on pharmaceutical issues including evaluating different antibiotics
impact on the local microbiological situation, and secures that mission personnel do not
unnecessarily influence the ecological balance through the use of antibiotics;
– Advises the medical staff about available restricted and non-restricted antibiotics in
response to the recommended treatments for the hospital patients (IN&Out);
– Periodically updates doctors and nursing staff on the drugs formulary list and
antibiotics drugs recommended by WHO guidelines to provide basic and emergency
treatments
– Day-to-day check on pharmaceutical issues, drugs, medical supplies, medical
consumables, vaccines, condoms (male and female) and blood in the mission (Item
description /stock number, unit form, total quantity available, expiry date, and bin
location of each item is physically checked and clearly verified).
– Ensure that minimum and maximum stock levels are established either according to
the packing form or the unit form in respect to each expendable item;
– Daily physical check of pharmaceutical products to ensure that shelves are cleaned off
the expired drugs and can handle consumption of short-expiry items
– Updates list of medical assets in the Galileo system or any other recording tool thereof;
– Updates the C/SMO on the medical assets status and KPI’s compliance on periodic
basis.
– Advises the medical doctors on the specification of drugs to be requisitioned, and for
offers a prudent scale of issue for the planning of re-supply;
– Identifies /determines efficiency and punctuality in the pharmacy requisitions in
regards to drugs, laboratory reagents, medical consumables and other miscellaneous
supplies;
– Coordinates with Procurement and Supply Sections for follow-up of approved
requisitions, technical evaluations, and purchase orders related to the medical
warehouse/Pharmacy Unit;
– Orders, receives, stores, and distributes pharmaceutical medications to adequately
meet needs of clinics in an efficient manner;
– Updates the list of expendable and non-expendable items in the Galileo system for
regular submission to the CMO.
– Follows the Centralized Item Master Catalogue of the Codification Expendable Project;
– Convergence of multiple unit of measure into one Unit in Galileo System upon DFSPCIU regulation recommendations;
– KPs performance applications are implemented upon Galileo SAU perspective and in
compliance with the PCIU regulations and measures. Synchronization of data between
the Physical actual stock and the theoretical stock data is established and restructured
completely in Galileo system;
– Responsible for preparation of the list of expired drugs and consumables for write-off
and disposal according to UN policies on waste management
– Performs other duties as requested.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and hands on experience in pharmaceutics and ability to
apply them in an organizational setting. High degree of personal initiative and
willingness with highest integrity to accept wide responsibilities and work
independently under established procedures; 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.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and
quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated
assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of
the work unit, where applicable.
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates
appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and
allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as
necessary; Uses time efficiently.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Sciences
is required. A first-level university degree with combination of two additional years of
qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmacy and skills on
pharmaceutical logistical matters is required. - Hands-on experience, particularly in support of Peacekeeping Operations or a related field mission is highly desirable.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office and Excel spreadsheets to maintain proper
statistics and keep patient data is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the
position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
HOW TO APPLY
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to
participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and
subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8).
This is an online recruitment process, applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, and work experience. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening
Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subjected to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application. Interested and
qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to recruiting@uncied.org on or before 31st of May 2020.