Pharmacist

Pharmacist  The central pharmacist is responsible for all activities related to the procurement, storage and delivery, and dispensing of drugs at central and field levels. The central pharmacist is based in Beirut (40%) with frequent travel to the field (60%). General -        Develop guidelines and procedures for drug management (procurement, storage, delivery), and warehouse and pharmacy organization and management at central and health facility levels -        Develop tools for warehouse and pharmacy management such as stock cards, consumption reports, order forms, etc. -        Collect and analyze drug consumption data from SDCs and produce timely reports -        In collaboration with the Medical Coordinator, ensure standard therapeutic regimens/clinical protocols are in place -        Contribute to the development of monitoring indicators and ensure accurate and timely data collection for all indicators -        Contribute to the development of project proposals Drug Procurement, Storage, and Delivery -        In collaboration with the Medical Coordinator, create drug list for supported health centres based on Ministry of Social Affairs essential drug list and expected consumption trends accounting for seasonal changes and other factors and calculate quantities of drugs needed -        Assess drug suppliers and identify those complying with essential quality assurance criteria (Good Manufacturing Practices, etc.) -        Ensure drug procurement procedure and assess quotations received from suppliers  -        Follow up on drug orders with suppliers and ensure timely delivery of drugs -        Ensure proper layout of drug warehouse, arrangement of drugs and supplies, and receiving and distribution areas  -        Ensure proper warehouse management:stock management (stock cards, stock level, order forms, inventory), receiving orders, distribution to health facilities -        Arrange for timely drug delivery to health facilities and ensure sufficient drug supply available at all times Pharmacy Management at Health Facilities    -        Train nurses/stock keepers at health centres on pharmacy organization andmanagement: pharmacy layout, stock cards, stock level (Average Monthly Consumption, Running Stock, Buffer Stock), ordering and receiving drugs, consumption reporting, drug packaging, dispensing drugs to patients -        Ensure proper pharmacy organization and management at health facilities (stock management: stock cards, stock level, inventory, consumption reports; receiving orders, dispensing drugs to patients ) -        Evaluate needs of health facilities in terms of supplies, training, etc. -        In collaboration with the Medical Coordinator, ensure rational drug use at health facilities  -        Ensure drugs are supplied to patients with adequate information and guidance -        Analyze the needs of the beneficiaries in terms of access to medications Tasks and responsibilities above are not thorough and are subject to change depending on the needs of the project Competencies and Skills -        Licensed pharmacist, at least 3 years of experience -        Fluent in English, Mother tongue Arabic -        Public health knowledge/experience is an asset -        Experience in primary health care is an assest -        Teambuilding, coaching and mentoring -        Able to work in stressful conditions