Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organisations working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 9 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda. The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine.
CUAMM’s action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research.
CUAMM’s international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference. Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects ‘with Africa’.
Job position: Pharmacist
Location: Central African Republic, Complexe Hospitalier Universitaire Pédiatrique de Bangui
Start date: February-March 2025
Duration: 12 months
Family duty station: NO
Purpose of the role
The Pharmacist is in charge of the management of drugs in the Bangui Pediatric Complex.
Key duties
- organize the pharmaceutical warehouse
- introduce/strengthen management tools for monitoring drug stocks
- define the procedure for the delivery/distribution/reception/management of drugs
- support in compiling the monthly report on the state of the stocks
- take care of the traceability documentation of the deliveries
- monitor consumption trends and elaborate a distribution plan for existing stock and a purchase/request plan
- train and supervise healthcare staff on stock management and the correct prescription of drugs
Requirements
- University Degree in Pharmacy
- Registration on the pharmacists’ register in the country of origin
- Good knowledge of French
- Previous experience supporting the hospital pharmacy and drugs’ management
- Previous professional experience in fragile/low-resources settings
- Adaptability
TERMS OF CONTRACT
- Type of contract: collaboration contract
- Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the job position, with possible increase based on professional experience, plus country risk allowance)
- Rest days: 2.5 days for each month of work
- Rest and Recuperation (R&R): 1 week of rest every 11 weeks of work, with allowance to cover costs
- Flight ticket: one return flight at the beginning and end of the collaboration
- Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs
- Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for visa and work/residence permits
- Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it is generally individual, depending on the logistical situation and the availability of accommodation in the workplace
- Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker
How to apply
https://doctorswithafrica.org/en/recruiting
Due to the high number of applications, please note that our recruiting team will contact only short-listed candidates.
The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.