Pharmaceutical Coordinator - ( 2500161 )
Primary Location
: Jordan-Amman
Carries out basic analyses to evaluate the pharmaceutical needs in the designated area, achieving results such as: Support in creation of reports from various sources to alert the hierarchy of any gaps or upcoming needs for medicines, diagnostics and medical supplies and make recommendations on plans to meet these needs. Review of medicines and medical supplies requests from Ministry of Health and other partners and prepare appropriate response to the requests. Collaboration with the emergency team in forecasting and quantification of contingency planning of essential medicines requirements.
Handles pharmaceutical information and data management activities , achieving results such as: Preparation of databases of drugs, kits, medical devices and other relevant pharmaceutical information, showing quantities, qualities and gaps. Data entry, editing, cleaning up and analysis of data and information related to the beneficiaries and their drug prescriptions. Conduct regular Monitoring and Evaluation to WHO supported partners to ensure rational use of supplies and contribute to the donors’ reports and assurance activities. The Pharmaceutical Coordinator liaises internally with administrative staff in procurement and warehouse management to ensure an efficient workflow of all logistical arrangements for drugs and medical equipment. Externally, the Pharmaceutical Coordinator liaises with Ministry of Health and other partners mainly to react to their requests for medicines and medical supplies but also to alert them of any gaps or upcoming needs for proper inventory management. The Pharmaceutical Coordinator will be working also with partners to arrange for Monitoring and Evaluation requirements as per donors’ agreements. The functions contribute to proper inventory and stock management of drugs to ensure a relentless flow of safe and effective pharmaceutical support to partners.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Qualifications Professional Experience and knowledge Working experience in humanitarian response including the procedures of obtaining the necessary approval for the importation and the use of medicine and medical supplies. Ability to summarize and prepare clear and precise papers and documents. Good knowledge of WHO procedures and policies.
Language Skills Other Skills (e.g. IT) WHO Competencies In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
