Non-Communicable Disease Mentor Pharmacist (NCD MPH) - Premiere Urgence Internationale

PUI started implementing operations in Libya since 2017, so far, PUI is focusing on the health care issue, by providing primary health care (PHC) services to internal displaced populations and their host communities, migrants refugees and asylum seekers  in the eastern cities of the country. PUI is recreating an access to essential package of health care including communicable and non-communicable diseases, medical screening, sexual and reproductive health and psychosocial support interventions via Mobile Health Teams. Furthermore, PUI is reinforcing sensitization, communication and prevention on health care topics within the communities.

PUI is starting a new project aiming to enhance access to quality care for patients suffering from non-communicable diseases at primary health care level. And provision of essential PHC services During emergency health situations .This project will be implementation supposed to provide care pathways for patients including diagnosis, treatment, health education and referrals to public structures in order to follow up on the stabilization of the diseases and to avoid complication. Project location: will be in Cyrenaica Region – Ajdabiya, Benghazi and Al Marj Districts

This new project is funded by the Centre de crise et de soutien (CDCS) to Libya.

Under the supervision of the Health Activity Manager and in collaboration with the NCD Mentor Medical Doctor (NCD MMD), the Pharmacy Technical Advisor (TA), the Mentor Pharmacist Supervises the respect of national treatment protocols for drugs dispensation by MoH pharmacy staff and involved members thought mentorship relationship in the target sites (PHCC) In Almarj and urgent interventions in the area of north east of Libya.

Representation: Represent the association before partners, authorities and local actors involved in the implementation of medical programs.

Coordination and reporting: participate in the coordination process for all activities at the field level and submit activity progress reports to the NCD-MD.

A.      RESPECT OF THE INTERVENTION FRAMEWORK

·   Ensure the proper functioning of the pharmacy activities falling under his/her responsibility, and ensure compliance with goals defined in the project proposal/s. Notably, signals any difficulties encountered in activity implementation, and proposes improvements on an as needs basis;

·   Oversee and ensure the quality of the technical activities. Under the supervision of the NCD MMD and Health AM and in collaboration with the Pharmacy team.

·   Mentor on daily basis the MoH workers in charge of the pharmacy in the implementation of the national protocols in the targeted health facility;

·   Participate to workshop on NCD project

B.       STOCK MANAGEMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN

·   In collaboration with the NCD MMD and Health AM, Ensure that proper pharmacy and stock management procedures are implemented in the intervention sites according to the health care pathways developed under the current grant, national recommendations and standard pharmacy management guidelines;

·   Provide at any time reliable information on stock, consumption, use of medicines and pharmaceuticals for the project.

·   Is responsible on supervising the monthly orders of drugs and  the AMC follow-up

·   Collaborate with the logistics team and the NCD AM to ensure regular drugs supply from PUI pharmacy to supported health facilities according to the needs;

·   Ensure the proper management of the contingency stock of drugs during the team urgent health interventions with proper documentation of order and consumption,

·   Contribute health facility’s needs assessments in relation to medical equipment, medications and medical consumables, in collaboration with the Medical team and under the supervision of the NCD MMD;

·   Train the MoH staff to Ensure a proper storage (especially conditions of temperature, humidity, light and safety), ordered (storage, classification, labeling) and secure (key access) according to the standard pharmacy procedures.

C.       DRUGS DISPENSING & THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION

·   Guarantee the control of prescription and if rational prescribing of the drugs is properly follow by the doctor;

·   Ensure, therapeutic patient education, drug dispensing in compliance with the treatment protocols and good practices.

·   Provide the essential technical advises when needed ,to the MoH staff (Pharmacy staff) in regards to the proper Pharmacy management, and clinical correlation to treatment protocols and the good practices.

·  Contribute to the preparation of order forms for the  monthly supply of the health facility (AMC  review & physical inventory)

D.      MONITORING & REPORTING

·   Ensure follow-up of data collection procedures in the intervention sites, liaise with the Pharmacist Storekeeper and MEAL department within the organization and follow the recommendation from the NCD Project technical committees;

·   Guarantee the implementation of monitoring and evaluations tools, according to the defined needs of the project/s, and under the supervision of the NCD MMD and Health AM;

·   Ensure proper archiving of all the documents, in collaboration with the MEAL department and the health professionals working in the supported facilities;

ENSURE THE REPRESENTATION OF PUI BEFORE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

·   Collaborate with the local actors involved in the implementation of project’s activities in Benghazi, and ensure good relations are maintained with each of them (consistent with PUI principles of neutrality and independence);

·   Do not act out of his/her role in representing PUI before external actors, and reports any concerns regarding PUI representation (ie. External actors, journalists, local authorities) with the Health AM.

·   Under the supervision of the  Health AM, in the event of visits from donors to health facilities, participate actively in the preparation and the smooth organization of the visit when requested;

·   Reports concerns or requests from patients or their families about PUI services;

·   Attend PUI team meetings when required;

·   Collaborate with other organisations when required;

·   Provide information to the  Health activity manager about health status trends, gaps and needs by the patients treated

·   Draw up and submit the activities report (which should include progress made by the MoH staff) and any exceptional reports in a timely manner to the  Health AM;

·   Assist the NCD MMD and  Health AM in the development and/or adjustment of current interventions;

·       Be aware of the security rules and social and political situation in the field at any time and provide feedback to the  Health activity manager/Health project manager;

·       Follow safety and security rules on-base;

·       Be aware and apply the Internal Regulations (IR) PUI for the mission;

In General, the Collaborator has to remain flexible and to perform any other duties as required for the good care of patients

NB: This job description may be subject to modifications in the future, depending on the evolution of the activities. These modifications will then be defined and discussed between the Collaborator and PUI

Humanitarian

International

Technical

5 years including stock management experience

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1 year of Experience as a Trainer/Teacher

Communication skills

Leadership, autonomy, flexibility

Numerical skills

Pedagogy/Training Skills

English

Arabic

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X

Pack Office

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• Strong commitment to humanitarian principles.
• Ability to work independently while taking initiatives and showing a sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work and manage affairs professionally and with maturity.
• A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive protection information.
• Ability to withstand pressure.
• Ability to provide/structure instructions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Strong commitment to support/develop capacity of staff.
• Sense of diplomacy and openness of spirit.
• Good brainstorming, analytical and trouble-shooting skills.
• Ability to integrate the local environment into operations, in its political, economic and historical dimensions.
• Result Oriented and priority management skills.
• Organization, rigor and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strongly committed, Proactive, Flexible, and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization.
• Reliable and punctual.