All countries where the emergency desk opens activities, which requires an urgent response. On call, the Emergency Pharmacy Coordinator should be available within 48 hours for rapid and short interventions. He/she is part of a core group of operations, medicals, para-medicals, logisticians/supply, fin/HR responsible for responding, amongst others, to: 
Exploratory missions 
Epidemic outbreaks 
Nutritional crises 
Displaced populations and/or refugees’ camps 
Surgical emergencies 
Natural disasters 

Emergency Preparedness Strategy 
Participate to the design of new emergency supply standards (processes, procedures, tools, etc…) according to validated strategy and support related implementations with the Emergency Supply Referent 
Participate to the definition of autonomous and decentralized e-stock content based on the market control (validation sources by Headquarter Pharmacist for medical local purchase if needed) 
Define the resources (medical needs) to respond to natural disasters and other emergency context on demand according to defined strategy. 
Define, implement and monitor internal medical supplies management in emergency contexts at all levels (field, capital, headquarters) 
Define the means, the roles, and the responsibilities in terms of pharmacy management in emergency context in interaction with the Med Supply of the MOSU 
Conceive a strategy of briefing / debriefing and training centered on three axes: 
Global medical supplies management 
Modular management by specific interventions (Hospital, Mobil Clinic, Vaccination, …) 
Management tools 
Apply the standard tools and techniques of management and information (software, workflow, monitoring, and tracking) provided by technical referent. 
Guarantee good practices in pharmacy management present on the fields and management tools used judiciously in emergency context. 
Perpetuation of the partnership with MSF Logistique 
Introduce and formalize links and operational reports (regular visits, planning and common data base, development of technical projects, conception of the emergency stock …). 
Compile all the field feedback of improvement of content of kits & modules. 
   
Human Resources 
Guarantee knowledge and competencies among the mission actors (training / mentoring / coaching of medical coordinator, pharmacy manager and associated HR setup) 
 
Monitoring & Reporting 
Guarantee the release and availability of weekly / monthly reports (quarterly and yearly on demand) including follow-up of indicators and corrective actions. 
Field support reports. 

As the emergency medical supplies representative at mission level, their priority is to ensure the continuous improvement of the medical supplies management in emergency contexts and guarantee answers, strategies and interdepartmental tools adapted to the evolution of the needs and the policies of intervention defined by the department of the operations. 
The other responsibilities of the Emergency Pharmacy Coordinator include: 
During preparation phase: Surveillance system through local contact (MoH, Central Medical Store, Pharmacy Directory,) Emergency Preparedness strategy and emergency response (including stock) in place (with and without MSF presence) 
During detection phase: Emergency coordination with MSF and external actors (crisis committee) 
During response phase: Exploratory mission: preparation for rapid assessments / Intervention according to the priorities defined and the strategy. 
During evaluation phase: Evaluation of the intervention (strategy, justification, resources, results vs needs) / Modification of the Emergency Preparedness strategy if needed / Hand over to MSF or MoH or others. 

Required: 
Pharmacy qualification sufficient to be recognized and practice as Pharmacist in your home country 
Minimum of 12 months of field experience with MSF as Pharmacy Coordinator 
Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmacy management in the field with MSF, gained through exposure to various contexts; as part of this experience, at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF Switzerland 
Alternatively, for candidates without MSF experience, minimum of 3 years of field experience with other NGOs in pharmacy management, gained through exposure to various contexts and including experience in emergency context 
Strong knowledge and experience in medical supply & pharmacies management 
Strong proficiency in data processing tools and advanced computer literacy 
Fluency in both French and English is highly desirable. Alternatively, candidates must demonstrate an excellent command of either language and at least B1 proficiency in the other. 
Experience in supervising, coaching and training 
Professional and personal flexibility and adaptability 
Responsible behavior that contributes to the safety and integrity of everyone - prevent, report, and refuse any abusive behavior and/or behavior that goes against MSF's values 
Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment and demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, inclusive and non-discriminatory attitudes and behaviors 
 
Assets 
Experience with Isystock 
Proficiency in an additional language, especially Spanish, Arabic, and/or Portuguese