Overview
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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 15,000 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.
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PHARMACEUTICAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (3 POSITIONS) | |
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Operations | LOCATION: Mogadishu, Garowe and Addado |
GRADE: TBC | POST TYPE:National |
CONTRACT DURATION:12 Months – Expected start date is June 2020 | |
Child Safeguarding:Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff. | |
ROLE PURPOSE:The role of the Pharmaceutical management specialist is to oversee the procurement, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical commodities and other supplies to FHWs as outlined in the FHW Compendium, working closely with implementing governments’ capacities. | |
SCOPE OF ROLE:Reports to: Chief of Party Number of direct reports: 0 Dimension of Role: Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 14 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $90 million annual budget turnover, more than 70 active awards at any time and over 550 staff. | |
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:· Coordinates the quarterly ordering, storage and monthly/weekly distribution of drugs and supplies for the female health workers; · Ensure the proper labelling and storage of drugs and supplies in the warehouse and make sure that drugs are used before their expiry dates; · Keep safety stock of essential drugs for emergency use; · Make timely request of drugs and supplies based on the average consumption rate in line with the essential drug list; · Ensure that program supplies are available in a timely manner; · Comply with all policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control in the pharmacy; · The Pharmaceutical management specialist will monitor the utilization of the pharmaceutical commodities to ensure they reach the intended recipients and are used appropriately. · Development of systems for commodities distribution, management, and tracking, including use of LMIS. | |
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURSLeading and Inspiring Others (Accomplished)
Delivering Results (Accomplished)
Developing Self and Others (Accomplished)
Problem Solving and Decision Making (Accomplished)
Applying Technical & Professional Expertise (Accomplished)
Communicating With Impact (Accomplished)
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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CODE OF CONDUCTBecause Save the Children’s work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children’s rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to. | |
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent. Interested and qualified applicants can view the profile and apply for this position through below email somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org Closing Date will be 16th March 2020 |
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents