Vacancy Announcement for Pharmacist at UN

Vacancy Announcement for Pharmacist United Nations(UN) Sustainable Development Group

Posting Title: Pharmacist, P3
Job Code Title: PHARMACIST
Duty Station: MULTIPLE

Responsibilities

Within the delegated authority the Pharmacist reports to the Chief/Senior Medical Officer (C/SMO) and is responsible for the following duties:

Monthly updates the Mission list of drugs and consumables, based on ge on regular basis through consumption reports
Records and reports all medicines supplied on periodic basis detailing medicine’s name and strength, dosage, quantity supplied.
Day-to-day advice on pharmaceutical issues including evaluating different antibiotics impact on the local microbiological situation, and secures that mission personnel do not unnecessarily influence the ecological balance through the use of antibiotics;
Advises the medical staff about available restricted and non-restricted antibiotics in response to the recommended treatments for the hospital patients (IN&Out);
Periodically updates doctors and nursing staff on the drugs formulary list and antibiotics drugs recommended by WHO guidelines to provide basic and emergency treatments
Day-to-day check on pharmaceutical issues, drugs, medical supplies, medical consumables, vaccines, condoms (male and female) and blood in the mission (Item description /stock number, unit form, total quantity available, expiry date, and bin location of each item is physically checked and clearly verified).
Ensure that minimum and maximum stock levels are established either according to the packing form or the unit form in respect to each expendable item;
Daily physical check of pharmaceutical products to ensure that shelves are cleaned off the expired drugs and can handle consumption of shortexpiry items
Updates list of medical assets in the Galileo system or any other recording tool thereof;
Updates the C/SMO on the medical assets status and KPI’s compliance on periodic basis.
Advises the medical doctors on the specification of drugs to be requisitioned, and for offers a prudent scale of issue for the planning of re-supply;
Identifies /determines efficiency and punctuality in the pharmacy requisitions in regards to drugs, laboratory reagents, medical consumables and other miscellaneous supplies;
Coordinates with Procurement and Supply Sections for follow-up of approved requisitions, technical evaluations, and purchase orders related to the medical warehouse/Pharmacy Unit;
Orders, receives, stores, and distributes pharmaceutical medications to adequately meet needs of clinics in an efficient manner;
Updates the list of expendable and non-expendable items in the Galileo system for regular submission to the CMO.
Follows the Centralized Item Master Catalogue of the Codification Expendable Project;
Convergence of multiple unit of measure into one Unit in Galileo System upon DFS-PCIU regulation recommendations;
KPs performance applications are implemented upon Galileo SAU perspective and in compliance with the PCIU regulations and measures. Synchronization of data between the Physical actual stock and the theoretical stock data is established and restructured completely in Galileo system;
Responsible for preparation of the list of expired drugs and consumables for write-off and disposal according to UN policies on waste management
Performs other duties as requested.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and hands on experience in pharmaceutics and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. High degree of personal initiative and willingness with highest integrity to accept wide responsibilities and work independently under established procedures; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Sciences is required. A first-level university degree with combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmacy and skills on pharmaceutical logistical matters is required. Hands-on experience, particularly in support of Peacekeeping Operations or a related field mission is highly desirable. Experience in using Microsoft Office and Excel spreadsheets to maintain proper statistics and keep patient data is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

HOW TO APPLY
This is an online recruitment process, applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, and work experience.

Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subjected to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application. The positions listed are available in the following duty stations: – Geneva, Copenhagen, Beijing, New York and Hong Kong. Interested and qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to recruiting@un-sdg.org on or before 10th of June 2021.

Candidates selected will be contacted by the UNSDG or our affiliated UN agencies involved in the sustainable development goals. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8).

REMUNERATION
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. Annual salary ranges from US$110,000.00 to US$250,000.00 for respective positions.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.