Pharmacist ERT

JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Pharmacist is to support the proper medical treatment of patients in an emergency setting. The Pharmacist prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; verifying correct dosages and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure pharmaceutical services are implemented according to internationally accepted standards and/or relevant Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Provide oversight for the ordering of drugs and medical commodities and any Gifts in Kind (GIK).
• Establish standardized data collection tools and train staff on accurate data collection to track pharmaceutical consumption.
• Work with the logistics and finance departments to ensure regular and adequate pharmaceutical and medical commodity levels are maintained to prevent stockouts.
• Assist in hiring necessary pharmacy staff.
• Analyze training needs and institute training for staff members.
• Work with the medical team to provide standardized data to the International Medical Corps reporting and data management system.
• Review documentation to confirm that appropriate pharmaceuticals were in fact provided to the beneficiaries.
• Package and label prescriptions and counsel patients on their proper use and potential adverse events.
• Coordinate with the Medical Coordinator, the Logistics Coordinator and the Team Lead to ensure correct demobilization and proper disposition of pharmaceuticals. General
• Deployed personnel are expected to assist with the setup, maintenance and demobilization of the clinical spaces and base camp as required. Policy Adherence
• Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

Responsabilités

• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times. Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive. Job Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Formation / Diplômes

• Typically, Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) with valid licenses. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Expérience

• Typically, 5+ years of relevant and progressive experience in multiple pharmacy practice settings i.e. community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, research, regulatory affairs, academia etc., including 3+ years should be in resource poor environments or developing countries.
• Experience in effectively coordinating with international and headquarters staff, donor agencies, government officials, and NGOs

Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• “Self-Starter” with ability to recognize what needs to be done without instruction.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Flexible and able to cope with stressful situations
• Able to relate to and motivate local staff
• Creative and able to work with limited resources.
• Excellent decision-making skills.

Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic is desirable Additional Technical or Language Requirements Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships. International Medical Corps prioritizes safeguarding the populations with whom we work from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve. As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps. Equal Opportunities International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. Misconduct Disclosure Scheme All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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