Pharmacists wanted for MSF
November 12, 2013
Global aid organisation
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
is seeking pharmacists to work in
around the world to support people
affected by humanitarian crises.
Last year MSF Australia sent 167
field workers from Australia and NZ,
and has launched a new field work
human resources campaign.
A priority group for recruitment is
pharmacists, as access to essential
drugs in its operations is one of
MSF’s major concerns.
“Pharmacists are responsible
for managing the order, supply,
inventory and distribution of drugs
and medical supplies to Médecins
Sans Frontières-supported clinics
and hospitals,” the group said.
Ensuring compliance with
national rules and regulations is
also part of the work, while MSF
pharmacists may be asked to
evaluate the availability and quality
of drugs being considered for local
purchase, work with government
officials on supply chain issues and
“consider how to store medicines
in challenging, under-resourced
locations”.
Ideal candidates would have
hospital experience and knowledge
of TB, HIV and tropical diseases.
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