Deputy Field Pharmaceutical Services Officer- Fixed Term Programme Health- FO West Bank- For Internal Candidates only, H05

Overview

The incumbent will estimate, order, receive, and distribute medical supplies, and participate in planning, directing, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the Agency's pharmaceutical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate, order, receive and distribute health centers/points needs of medical supplies using computer systems such as PIMS and FMS.
• Follow up supply and procurement of medical and other supplies with concerned staff in Procurement and Logistics Department and participate in analysis of related bids.
• Participate in planning, directing, supervising, monitoring and evaluating the Agency's pharmaceutical services in the Field.
• Undertake regular supervisory visits to UNRWA health centers/points in the field to ensure medical supplies are available at all times in adequate quantities and ensure adherence to UNRWA policies, Technical Instruction, guidelines and procedures.
• Advise on staff development needs and conduct in-service training on rationale use of drugs, good dispensing practice, good storage practice and safe and correct use of drugs.
• Review and scrutinize supply requisitions to ensure compliance with UNRWA specifications and contribute to the reviewing and updating of UNRWA lists of essential drugs.
• Assist FPSO in administration of the Field Central Pharmacy and pharmacies at Health Centers.
• Coordinate pre-planned needs assessment studies carried out by the Health Programme and liaise with counterparts to improve pharmaceutical services and enhance the use of assets and resources.
• Participate in recruiting, orienting, training, directing and evaluating the work of pharmaceutical staff in the Field.
• Follow up necessary supply documents and survey reports regarding rejected, short, expired and damaged medical supplies.
• Act for Field Pharmaceutical Services Officer during his/her absence.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Experience

At least six years of experience in pharmacy services, two of which at supervisory level in administration of the medical supply operation is required.

Qualifications

A university degree in pharmacy or other related discipline. A valid license to practice pharmacy in the country of duty station (where applicable).

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