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HI has been supporting the Afghan people since 1987, starting its operations in Pakistan. Since 1996, HI has been operating across Afghanistan in order to launch victim assistance interventions, working at different levels of the society and adopting a cross-sectoral approach. While present on the ground to directly support victims of the conflict through the provision of a range of services – from physical rehabilitation, to mine risk education and inclusive livelihoods – HI has been continuously advocating to increase the rights of victims and other people with disabilities in the country. In particular, and in line with its global strategy and priorities, HI has been advocating to reduce the use of landmines and conventional weapons. Acknowledging the need to respond to the urgent emergency crises combined with longer term, chronic gaps in the provision of services, HI has steadily expanded its range of activities and services in order to support the most vulnerable people, enhancing their resilience while strengthening participation and inclusion of all individuals.

Job Purpose:

Handicap International / Atlas Logistique is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Atlas Logistique in Herat is supporting NGO/Humanitarian actors through storage and transportation solutions, including transport and storage of medicines.

Under the line management of the Project Manager, the pharmacy officer will be part of the Atlas team in Herat and will have the following responsibilities:

Responsibility 1: Regulatory monitoring on pharmaceutical legislation

• Ensure compliance of medical logistics facilities to enable the temperature-controlled pharmaceutical storage and distribution of medical supplies, in accordance with Good Storage and Distribution Practices (WHO standards) and national regulations governing the storage and transport of medical products.
• Support the logistics team in the selection and procurement of equipment required for the storage of temperature-sensitive health products.
• Support the transport team to select appropriate solutions to distributed medicines in accordance with the type of health products.
• Provide humanitarian actors with updated information on national legislation regarding storage and transport of medical products.
• Support the capacity building project manager to develop trainings on medical logistics for partners.

Responsibility 2: Establish and update the Quality Assurance System

• Establish a temperature and humidity monitoring system and raise alerts in case of temperature deviations that may impact the quality of health products.
• Alert the Project Manager and the Headquarters Cold Chain Specialist in case of non-compliance with required quality standards or Good Storage and Distribution Practices.
• Ensure traceability and archiving of temperature curves and records, and submit a monthly report on temperature monitoring and Good Storage and Distribution Practices for medical products to follow up on recommendations.
• Implement a quality assurance system, and supervise or conduct self-inspections, the results of which include proposals for corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop procedures for temperature-controlled storage and transportation and ensure their compliance.
• Train the Atlas Logistique team on Good Storage and Distribution Practices.

Responsibility 3: Communication & Representation

• Serve as the focal point for partners’ technical, legal, and scientific questions regarding medicines and medical devices.
• Act as the focal point for technical issues related to the cold chain and storage conditions of health products.
• Contribute to interim and final donor reports, including reporting on medical logistics data.
• Represent ATLAS/HI activities related to medical logistics, transport, and storage of medicines and medical devices within the Health and Logistics Clusters.

Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualification
  • Pharmacist diploma; specialization in humanitarian medical logistics is desirable
• Experience
  • At least 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical sector, including cold chain storage
  • Previous experience with HI is an asset
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Proven experience in logistics
  • Good understanding of NGO principles 
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to travel in the operational area
  • Good computer skills (MS Office, Google Maps)
  • Good multi-tasking skills
• Skills
  • Excellent knowledge of the pharmaceutical regulation and the Good Distribution and Storage Practices
  • Good professional communication capacities in English
  • Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Knowing how to simplify and prioritize
• Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills and diplomacy
  • Autonomous and rigorous
  • Good capacity to withstand pressure and manage stress.
  • Ability to follow instructions and to be a member of a team
  • Flexibility
  • Strong attention to details
  • Good organizational skills
  • Practical, dynamic and solution oriented
  • Open to cultural differences
  • Good capacity to withstand pressure and manage stress
  • Emotional maturity

Application Process:

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the role link into their web browser https://airtable.com/app9MqOTgMxS4VSo9/shrH5y1FuNBd2ly7x  to submit their details and upload their required documents prior to the deadline.

Important notes:

• Please note that only the applications received through the online platform will be considered for this position.
• It is important to note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Therefore, timely submission is crucial.
• After the review process, please be aware that only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. If you do not hear from us within one week from the closing date, please consider that your application has not been shortlisted for further process 

- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.

"The Role Holder will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal
record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.

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