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Pharmacists

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Adelaide

Date: Tuesday, 13th March

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Venue:

The Conference Room

BioSA Incubator Conference Centre, 40 – 46 West Thebarton Road, THEBARTON SA 5031, Telephone: +61 8 8152 9300

Map:

Melbourne

21 March 2012 - time and venue TBC.

Pharmacy in Cambodia.
© Dieter Telemans

The access to essential drugs is one of the major concerns for Médecins Sans Frontières. Pharmacists are responsible for managing the order, supply, inventory and distribution of drugs and medical supplies to Médecins Sans Frontières-supported clinics and hospitals.  Ensuring compliance with national rules and regulations is vital.  As a Pharmacist with Médecins Sans Frontières you 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.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant qualification as a pharmacist
  • Ability to manage supply and organise stock
  • Ability to ensure quality of locally purchased drugs

ASSETS

  • Recent work experience in a hospital environment
  • Knowledge of HIV, TB and tropical diseases treatment

STORIES FROM THE FIELD

Susanne Weress writes of her work in Kenya.