About the ICRC
About the ICRCThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Your Role
The Regional Quality Assurance Pharmacist is responsible for implementing the ICRC’s logistics strategy and quality policies as they relate to health-care products in the countries that they cover. Implements good distribution practices (GDPs) at the regional level.
Accountabilities & Functional Responsibilities
- Responsible both legally and operationally for medical quality assurance management for ICRC Logistics Support Centre,
- Carry any pharmacist support missions and good manufacturing practice/good distribution practice audits as required,
- Collects documentation and analyse the national legal requirements of the countries covered for holding a medical distribution centre and other regulations linked to medical products such as donation guidelines, narcotic,
- Ensures registration and licenses for medical store from National Drug Regulatory Authorities (NDRA) are obtained where required and renewed on time,
- Audit ICRC medical warehouses and medical logistics activities to prepare recommendations for legal compliance of the national medical warehouse and its satellites (human resources-Quality system) and monitoring any changes in regulations at country level,
- Support National Teams in any negotiation with National Drug Regulatory Authorities -NDRA
- Support each national medical warehouse in establishing appropriate storage and distribution facilities, standard operating procedures, working instructions, protocols and records, and quality managements systems including deviation management with the related corrective and preventive actions, global and field change control, risk management, technical guidance on product suitability and batch recall activities,
- Coordinate qualification of Medical Stores & cold chain equipment and processes,
- Assess Pharmaceutical market in case of emergencies and train local staff to health care products purchasing policy,
- Evaluate suppliers and health products, offering technical guidance to ensure they meet the necessary quality and regulatory standards, in the region,
- Supervise the Performance Management & Development (PMD) activities for employees under their supervision.
What we will look for in your profile
- Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university,
- Post graduate degree in relevant fields is an asset,
- 10-15 years’ work experience in Quality Assurance or production departments in pharmaceutical companies/humanitarian organization,
- Experience related to Quality management in wholesale pharmaceutical distribution,
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French is an asset),
- Advanced computer skills, advanced user of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point),
- Experience of pharmaceutical markets in low- and middle-income countries (in humanitarian organization) is an added advantage,
- Excellent knowledge of the WHO and EU Good Distribution practices,
- Excellent understanding of the WHO Model Quality Assurance Systems methodologies,
- Good knowledge of worldwide pharmaceutical regulations and market,
- Must be a registered pharmacist with the pharmacy and poisons board, Ministry of Medical Services, Republic of Kenya,
- Team player with good communication skills,
- Ability to travel as and when required.
What we offer
- Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce,
- An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide,
- Training opportunities,
- Flexible work schedule.
How to apply
The interested candidates should submit their applications on or before 25th November 2024 at 4:30pm with the CV, motivation letter, including references details, supporting documents (Certificates, Diplomas etc) and current and expected remuneration to ICRC Logistics Support Centre, HR Department via:
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E-mail : lon_hr_rec_services@icrc.org
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The reference "Regional Quality Assurance Pharmacist" must be stated in the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required degree & other supporting documents, your application will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Applicants must have the permanent right to work in Kenya.
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values.
ICRC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, they must report to ICRC HR Department through the recruitment contact.
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