Operational Pharmacist in International Pharmaceutical Coordination

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  • Last Update: 11.06.2019 at 09:58

Job Type
Full Time
Start
ASAP
Duration
6 Month
Place
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Country
Spain

Category


Research & Development (R&D)

Description


POSITION BACKGROUND One of the main objectives of the pharma network is to assure the quality of drugs in MSF projects. The pharma network is mainly composed of pharmacists working in the medical departments of the operational centres (section pharmacists, pharma advisors), pharmacists in European Supply Centres (ESC), pharmacists in the Access Campaign and regional/intersectional pharmacists. Coordination of this network is done by the International Pharmacist Coordinator (IPC) who has a permanent position within the International Office. Main activities of the International Pharmacist Coordination team (in relation to direct support to operations) are: - To maintain the coherence of the network (organisation, meetings) - To facilitate and ensure that common specifications and procedures are implemented and used in all sections and ESCs - To ensure procurement at field level is in accordance with MSF quality and procurement policy and coordinate and support field visits - To support development/implementation of the pharma quality of care area, including: pharmacovigilance, clinical pharma, etc. MSF procurement policy clearly states that medicines used in MSF medical programs must be procured via “international supply” except if there is valid reason not to do so. Given the increasing scope and complexity of the pharmaceutical market, especially at country level, and the increasing number of regional and intersectional pharmacists under the direct supervision of the International Pharmacist Coordination team, this position’s main focus supports procurement at field level and local purchase when needed. PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION The Operational Pharmacist reports directly to the International Pharmacist Coordinator as part of the IPC team. S/he will be in close contact with the pharma network, specifically the section pharmacists group, the OC pharma advisors and regional/intersectional pharmacists. OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION The objectives of this position are to support the coordinator in the following: - All aspects related to procurement at field level and local market assessments (LMA) - Strategic planning and implementation of pharmaceutical activities according to the pharma network plan of activities - Develop strategy regarding the clinical pharma role in quality of care in the field - Lead the development of the Med2 projects in coordination with the OCs referents and in accordance with current development phases - Represent the SP position in discussions on supply related projects - Other support to the IPC and pharmacists in the network as needed MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Support in all aspects related to procurement at field level: - Ensure close contact with section pharmacists and regional/intersectional pharmacists, being their focal point within the IPC team for any support needed. - Develop (after approval) and strengthen tools to support section pharmacists and intersectional pharmacists on LMA and local procurement (LP), ensuring they are implemented accordingly.

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