Pharmacist Emergency Response Team

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. 

•    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 all inclusive.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

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.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    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.

•    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 dealing with international and headquarters staff, donor agencies, government officials, and NGO’s

•    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