Country: Senegal
Closing date: 24 Apr 2016
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 12 months
The role
The Regional Pharmacy Advisor (West & Central Africa) will provide technical advice and support to all health programmes within the region and to other assigned country programmes. The position will work closely with health, logistics, operations and leadership positions in order to review and strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain and improve the clinical care provided to beneficiaries. In the field, the post will capacity build and empower pharmacists, as well as frontline health workers, procurement and logistics staff and project managers. Through critical assessments, achievable recommendations, nurturing mentorship and frequent review, the regional pharmacist will demonstrate an improvement in quality and efficiency as well as a reduction in risk as a result of their interventions.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
Experience in capacity building and mentoring clinical and logistic staff.
Experience of working in the NGO sector in West and Central Africa, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response environments.
Experience working with key institutional donors including ECHO, Global fund, USAID/OFDA.
Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure.
Experience of working and travelling in insecure environments.
Strong planning, management and decision making experience, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
Experience of working with a diverse team and building relationships quickly, with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
Cultural awareness, with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills in English and French.
Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Pharmacy qualification.
Experience in clinical pharmacy and dispensary management.
Experience in medical procurement, including forecasting and quantification.
Several years' experience in managing pharmaceutical supply chains in fragile contexts.
Experience in conducting pharmacy, logistics or health assessments / audits.
Desirable:
Experience in Public Health relating to Essential Medicines or National Drug Policies
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a drug regulatory agency in quality assurance.
Experience in managing a medical warehouse and warehouse staff.
Experience with policy development and preparing technical documents.
Experience with the management of specialist items, including HIV drugs, therapeutic nutrition.
Experience of working with agencies and coordination groups in a humanitarian setting.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.97729.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'