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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural or non-natural disasters, or persons excluded from access to health care. The organization has health projects in more than 70 countries.
MSF France Mathare project is looking to fill the position of a Pharmacy Storekeeper. The successful candidate reports to the Pharmacy Manager.
MSF France has had a significant presence in Kenya since 1996. In Mathare Lavender House Clinic, MSF runs a 24-hour SGBV Clinic for victims of sexual and gender-based violence and an emergency program that provides pre-hospital care and trauma/medical stabilization. We also have a clinic in Dandora offering youth-friendly services to those between the ages of 10 to 24 years. All our services are free including a toll-free hotline.
Objective of the Position:
Execute the pharmacy/medical warehouse storing activities to keep pharmacy stock above security level and following recommended conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, and in collaboration with the logistics team.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
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Supervising material orders and dispatching to ensure rational use.
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Receiving orders and deliveries, identifying potential disparities against cargo manifest or others, and reporting them, and storing materials in accordance with the system in force, to ensure continuous availability
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Ensuring good storage conditions of all medical items in the pharmacy in accordance with MSF pharmaceutical standards.
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Ensuring correct and timely fill in entries on the stock cards and Isystock software.
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Carrying out or participating in regular inventories including EPREP stock.
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Following up stock levels with regards to alarms thresholds, stock out, expiry dates and drugs to expire in the following 6 months.
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Preparing orders of the different consumption units (end users, others), ensuring proper packaging, and dispatching and reporting any anomalies or changes in consumption patterns to the Pharmacy Manager. Informing Pharmacy Manager as soon as stock reaches alert limit.
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Controlling the Main Pharmacy (warehouse) limited access to authorized personnel and ensuring doors and other exits are secured. Immediately inform the line manager in case of damage, loss, attempted break-ins, or theft in the warehouse.
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Ensuring that items to be quarantined (on-going quality alerts) or to be placed in quarantine zone (batch recalls, expired or damaged items) are removed from the stock and safely locked.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Essential, secondary school. Desirable, Pharmacy or supply chain related studies.
Experience:
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Essential previous experience of at least 2 years in similar or relevant positions.
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Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) in developing countries.
Languages:
Essential English and Kiswahili, desirable any other mission working language.
Knowledge
Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competencies/Skills:
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Results and Quality Orientation
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Teamwork and Cooperation
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Behavioural Flexibility
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Commitment to MSF Principles
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Service Orientation
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Stress Management.
Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and a PIN certifícate)
How to apply
Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning the subject line “Pharmacy Storekeeper” and email to: msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org on or before 18th February 2025.
The protection of your personal data is important to MSF and will be treated confidentially. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application, and selection of the most suitable candidate. MSF does not sell your personal data under any circumstances. If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, you can contact us on msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org
MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity and therefore women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
MSF does not tolerate any kind of harassment and abuse including but not limited to sexual harassment, exploitation and discrimination. MSF provides a working environment that upholds our safeguarding commitment to ensure that children and adults are protected from both deliberate and accidental harm caused by MSF staff and/or other representatives. Our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks reflects our commitment to the protection and safeguarding of our beneficiaries from abuse.
Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee.