Project Pharmacy Manager - Médecins Sans Frontières - Bangui, Central African Republic
(2025-09)
- Actively participate in the establishment of the annual plan and budgets and their updates
- Provide support for ordering and supply procedures for medicines and medical devices in order to ensure that stocks are maintained for all pharmacies, avoid cases of expiry, over-stocking, stock-outs and ensure the proper functioning and the effectiveness of these procedures
- Collect and prepare the exact data (inventory, consumption, etc.) to then be used by the person responsible for preparing medical orders
- Ensure the integrity of the cold chain in cooperation with the logistics team
- Control the proper management of stocks in all pharmacies in the project area in order to guarantee adequate and up-to-date control of stock levels and, in general, control of drugs and medical devices
- Ensure the proper recording of stock and inventory files Monitor the flow of medications and medical devices (entrance, exit, destination), ensure their quality, assess their condition and report any problems
- Ensure that pharmacy staff know the color and normal appearance of all medications in order to to detect any possible deterioration
- Ensure the proper destruction of expired medications Ensure, in cooperation with the project logistics manager, good storage conditions (e.g. humidity, temperature, exposure to light, cleanliness, pest and rodent control, etc.) and the classification and organization of medicines and medical equipment in compliance with MSF protocols
- Ensure compliance with all hygiene and safety procedures in project pharmacies cleaning control of pests and rodents, etc.
- Supervise the operation and organization of the project's central pharmacy and satellite units and put in place protocols and procedures to be followed by all staff in order to ensure the quality of service provided to the population and the correct handling of products and equipment in terms of hygiene and according to Report on the consumption of medicines and medical devices distributed in accordance with protocols and unusual flows.
- Perform all reporting tasks associated with their scope and responsibilities, ensure their consistency and accuracy in order to facilitate decision-making by superiors
- Ensure that all pharmacy staff use the required procedures and equipment in accordance with protocols, e.g. white coat, gloves, etc.
- Participate in monthly reports as directed (SitReps, statistical medical reports, etc.)
- Plan and supervise, in close cooperation with the human resources department, the procedures (recruitment, training/initial training, evaluation, potential screening, development and communication) concerning the personnel under his responsibility in order to define the required knowledge and ensure its mastery
Project Pharmacy Manager - Médecins Sans Frontières - Chad, West Africa
(2025-03 - 2025-06)
- Actively participate in the establishment of the annual plan and budgets and their updates
- Provide support for ordering and supply procedures for medicines and medical devices in order to ensure that stocks are maintained for all pharmacies, avoid cases of expiry, over-stocking, stock-outs and ensure the proper functioning and the effectiveness of these procedures
- Collect and prepare the exact data (inventory, consumption, etc.) to then be used by the person responsible for preparing medical orders
- Ensure the integrity of the cold chain in cooperation with the logistics team
- Control the proper management of stocks in all pharmacies in the project area in order to guarantee adequate and up-to-date control of stock levels and, in general, control of drugs and medical devices
- Ensure the proper recording of stock and inventory files Monitor the flow of medications and medical devices (entrance, exit, destination), ensure their quality, assess their condition and report any problems
- Ensure that pharmacy staff know the color and normal appearance of all medications in order to to detect any possible deterioration
- Ensure the proper destruction of expired medications Ensure, in cooperation with the project logistics manager, good storage conditions (e.g. humidity, temperature, exposure to light, cleanliness, pest and rodent control, etc.) and the classification and organization of medicines and medical equipment in compliance with MSF protocols
- Ensure compliance with all hygiene and safety procedures in project pharmacies cleaning control of pests and rodents, etc.
- Supervise the operation and organization of the project's central pharmacy and satellite units and put in place protocols and procedures to be followed by all staff in order to ensure the quality of service provided to the population and the correct handling of products and equipment in terms of hygiene and according to Report on the consumption of medicines and medical devices distributed in accordance with protocols and unusual flows.
- Perform all reporting tasks associated with their scope and responsibilities, ensure their consistency and accuracy in order to facilitate decision-making by superiors
- Ensure that all pharmacy staff use the required procedures and equipment in accordance with protocols, e.g. white coat, gloves, etc.
- Participate in monthly reports as directed (SitReps, statistical medical reports, etc.)
- Plan and supervise, in close cooperation with the human resources department, the procedures (recruitment, training/initial training, evaluation, potential screening, development and communication) concerning the personnel under his responsibility in order to define the required knowledge and ensure its mastery
Project Pharmacy Manager - Médecins Sans Frontières - Niger, West Africa
(2024-02 - 2024-11)
- Actively participate in the establishment of the annual plan and budgets and their updates
- Provide support for ordering and supply procedures for medicines and medical devices in order to ensure that stocks are maintained for all pharmacies, avoid cases of expiry, over-stocking, stock-outs and ensure the proper functioning and the effectiveness of these procedures
- Collect and prepare the exact data (inventory, consumption, etc.) to then be used by the person responsible for preparing medical orders
- Ensure the integrity of the cold chain in cooperation with the logistics team
- Control the proper management of stocks in all pharmacies in the project area in order to guarantee adequate and up-to-date control of stock levels and, in general, control of drugs and medical devices
- Ensure the proper recording of stock and inventory files Monitor the flow of medications and medical devices (entrance, exit, destination), ensure their quality, assess their condition and report any problems
- Ensure that pharmacy staff know the color and normal appearance of all medications in order to to detect any possible deterioration
- Ensure the proper destruction of expired medications Ensure, in cooperation with the project logistics manager, good storage conditions (e.g. humidity, temperature, exposure to light, cleanliness, pest and rodent control, etc.) and the classification and organization of medicines and medical equipment in compliance with MSF protocols
- Ensure compliance with all hygiene and safety procedures in project pharmacies cleaning control of pests and rodents, etc.
- Supervise the operation and organization of the project's central pharmacy and satellite units and put in place protocols and procedures to be followed by all staff in order to ensure the quality of service provided to the population and the correct handling of products and equipment in terms of hygiene and according to Report on the consumption of medicines and medical devices distributed in accordance with protocols and unusual flows.
- Perform all reporting tasks associated with their scope and responsibilities, ensure their consistency and accuracy in order to facilitate decision-making by superiors
- Ensure that all pharmacy staff use the required procedures and equipment in accordance with protocols, e.g. white coat, gloves, etc.
- Participate in monthly reports as directed (SitReps, statistical medical reports, etc.)
- Plan and supervise, in close cooperation with the human resources department, the procedures (recruitment, training/initial training, evaluation, potential screening, development and communication) concerning the personnel under his responsibility in order to define the required knowledge and ensure its mastery
Procurement Lead/Manager - Alchem Industries, SURL - Burundi, East Africa
(2023-04 - 2023-10)
To run the entire procurement cycle, reorder level based on consumption, working closely with demand planning to ensure orders can be processed in a timely manner.
- Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
- Creating purchase orders after ensuring proper checks Verifying and processing invoices
- Follow ups with carriers / suppliers to resolve any discrepancies Tracking orders and ensuring delivery in a timely manner
- Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
- Raising RFQ to the various vendors worldwide e.g. Belgium, France, China, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Malaysia Etc international Suppliers and collecting theirs prices comparing the prices of each of them , negotiating , finally brings the process to make PO with the lowest and best supplier.
- Applying for MOH approval for the proforma invoice if any Information including cost reports, spending, analysis and planning to inform colleagues and assist planning and management.
- Maintain a close working relationship with all internal functions and provide support as directed.
- Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, internal teams such as supply chain, planning, marketing, Identifying and sourcing pharmaceutical products from manufacturers and suppliers.
- Negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers to obtain the best possible deals.
- Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring that the company has an adequate supply of products to meet demand.
- Analyzing market trends and identifying new products that could be beneficial for the company. Collaborating with other departments within the company to ensure that procurement activities are aligned with overall business
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to the procurement of pharmaceutical products. Managing a team of procurement professionals and providing guidance and support as needed.
- Working with govt tenders , quoting them best prices and winning the gov tender followed by supplying it's medicine in a timely manner.
- Handling 1*40/1*20ft HQ containers from worldwide, arranging all the supplier goods together in order to Load Full container to save the transportation costs and to bring products together within deadline.
- Respecting govet rules to bring container very smoothly in order to avoid extra chargers for the container lying in the port. Working with regulatory department to register the products in the working country and as per the present country protocol.
Pharmacist - Sivasakthi Medicals (Retail Pharmacy) - India
(2022-08 - 2023-03)
- Processing prescriptions and dispensing medication.
- Releasing Purchase Order and selling medicines and other stocks like up and cross selling Keeping an eye on Scheduled Drugs.
- Maintaining Patients records Ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law.
- Ensuring that the right medications prescribed to patients
- Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and how to counterfeit it.
Warehouse Management-Executive - Shalina Healthcare - Bangui, Central African Republic
(2021-08 - 2022-06)
- Receive and supervise the incoming medical products and ensure quality and standards of these products and supplies are as per the regulatory requirements.
- Ensure medical products and supplies are stored in the correct manner as per standard warehouse running documents and procedures .
- Arrange for distribution of the medical products and supplies to various destinations by picking, sorting, packing and dispatching of products. Analyses inventory levels, inventory positioning, corrects inventory system, verifies accuracy and troubleshoots immediate inventory inaccuracies.
- Keep stock control systems up to date, plan future capacity requirements. Manage and ensure the rejected, damaged and expired stock are disposed off, as per waste disposal process.
- Communicates with supervisor, vendors, staff to resolve any problems and/or concerns. Produce reports and statistics, as required.
- Ensure that all medications are stored in the correct manner using principles of FEFO to ensure high quality of medications and safety of Patients and clients
Hospital Pharmacist - HJ Hospital - Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of Congo, Central Africa
(2019-11 - 2021-06)
- Responsible for managing OPD and IPD Pharmacy
- Responsible to promote OPD sales every day and to achieve its target.
- Ordering of medicines from worldwide ,Tracking of the airline shipment, sea shipment and receiving the medicines from worldwide
- Ensure that the condition and expiry dates of drugs and medical supply ordered are properly checked
- Report all issues of stock rupture and expiry drugs. Check prescriptions for errors, ensuring they're appropriate and safe for the individual patient
- Provide advice on the dosage of medicines and the most appropriate form of medication, which could be by tablet, injection, ointment or inhaler .
- Participate in ward rounds to take patient drug histories Discuss treatments with patients' relatives, community pharmacists and GPs.
- Make sure medicines are stored appropriately and securely Answer questions about medicines from within the hospital, other hospitals and the general public
Hospital Pharmacist - Bharath Hospital - India
(2015-09 - 2019-11)
- Dispense medications as prescribed by doctors.
- Review prescriptions from doctors to ensure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability for the patient.
- Provide information and advice about drugs, their side effects, correct dosage, and proper storage.
- Keep records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, registries of psychotropic, narcotics or controlled drugs.
- Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, drugs, maintaining stocks and handling it properly
- Responsible for interpreting with physician about drugs and its therapeutic incompatibilities. Advising patients about medicines including how to administrate, what reactions may occur if they requested and answering questions Counselling for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes etc
