Pharmacist_NOA

The Position:

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA SRH Analyst - and in collaboration with the rest of the SRH team and other UNFPA programs/units in the West Bank and Gaza - the Pharmacist will support the overall management of pharmaceuticals supply to service providers in Palestine as well as ensuring good monitoring of supply needs (medical equipment, drugs, disposables..) to sustain provision of SRH services in the country.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

You would be responsible for:

• Obtain and analyse service data from partners and support projection, quantification and estimation of needs of various SRH related medicines, pharmaceuticals and supplies including Family planning commodities for procurement.
• Review all medications list received from UNFPA partners service providers, and filter the needs of SRH related drugs.
• Liaise with the MoH and other service providers to ensure good management, distribution, and delivery of medication supplies, consumables and disposables according to MOH rules and regulations.
• Support providers in the process of forecasting and quantification of their annual needs, anticipate any SRH drug shortages.
• Liaise with all internal UNFPA parties at the Country Office Supply & Logistic Unit, and procurement team in all matters related to procurement of drugs and supply chain processes including specifications of medical equipment and quality of medicines and medical supplies for local procurement.
• Contribute to the process of opening tenders, setting quality criteria and needed specifications (dosage, quantities…etc), and when needed participate in technical evaluation of supplies.
• Follow up the conditions of warehouses to ensure proper storage and quality standards are met.
• Participate in the SRH team meetings; prepare presentations when needed on the supply status of the country office.
• Enhance the last mile assurance process through communicating with the Ministry of Health and other partners and service providers, set mechanisms and tools to support implementing partners.
• Understand the MoH rule and regulations in regard to the drug policy in Palestine.
• Assist in the preparation of requisitions and purchase orders for drugs, medical supplies and medical equipment using the UNFPA system and coordinating with the Supply and Logistics Unit to ensure that items are ordered as per required specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of technical evaluation to advice of specification quality and relevant aspects. Receive and inspect deliveries of drugs, medical supplies/equipment, and disposables.
• Develop and use tools for continuous monitoring and tracking the usage of the drugs and supplies provided by UNFPA including analysing the consumption vs service data.
• Support in the Preparation of the required paperwork and documents.

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Education:  

Advanced degree in Pharmacy from an accredited academic institution

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 5 years relevant professional experience.
• Experience working with UN, INGOs, or pharmaceutical companies will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of good distribution practices
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Knowledge of cold chain monitoring and management
• Understanding of pharmaceutical products and medical equipment
• High level of administration and strong monitoring skills
• Able / willing to travel throughout Palestine including the West Bank and Gaza on a regular basis.
• Strong technical understanding of the Palestinian health system.
• Ability to elaborate reports, document and disseminate good practices.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy - Word, Excel, Power point, etc.

Languages: 

Very strong written and spoken English and Arabic language skills

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change
   

Core Competencies: 

• Achieve results
• Being accountable
• Developing and applying professional expertise/ business acumen
• Thinking analytically and strategically
• Working in teams/ managing ourselves and our relationships
• Communicating for impact
• Knowledge sharing
   

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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