Quality Assurance Referent

MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.

We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.

People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they work together.

With immediate effect, our Logistics department is looking for a:

Quality Assurance Referent

Amsterdam Based Preferred

Objective

You are responsible for expert advice and support with regard to quality assurance and the procurement of pharmaceuticals used by the organisation to facilitate its humanitarian response.

Job Overview

• You validate sources of supply in compliance with international standards and the MSF Qualification Scheme.
• You maintain the various databases, ensuring product and supplier information, technical documentation and validation status is accurate.
• You are part of the MSF network of pharmacists. You work in OCA in close collaboration with the MSF IO Pharmacists Coordinator, MSF IO QA Pharmacist, Regulatory Affairs Pharmacists, your counterparts in other MSF Europena Supply Centres (Brussels and Bordeaux), and other relevant stakeholders.
• You monitor and evaluate the quality of pharmaceutical products to be delivered to the country programs ensuring adequate documentation and adherence to the relevant procedures and policies.
• You provide expert advice and technical support to facilitate the procurement and supply chain processes, and you keep yourself educated with legislation in the various areas of your expertise.

Accountabilities

• Validated sources of supply (products-suppliers -manufacturer combinations) in compliance with regulatory directives and MSF standards.
• Technical and QA related documentation of procured medicines, maintenance of the associated databases and manuals.
• Advice and support to tactical procurement specialists with regard to sourcing strategies.
• Advice and support to GDP Responsible Person in relation to non-conformities and quality alerts / batch recalls.
• Quality of documentation accompanying delivered pharmaceutical products of selected suppliers or purchase orders. (e.g., packing list, certificate of analysis).
• Manufacturer audit results (in concertation with/ as requested by the MSF IO).
• Participation in intersectional projects agreed by MSF OCA.

Candidate Profile

• MSc / University degree in Pharmacy. Must be presently registered as a Pharmacist.
• At least 5 years of work experience with a minimum of 3 years in humanitarian sector (preferably MSF or an organisation of a similar size/complexity).
• Practical knowledge of humanitarian pharmaceutical procurement or experience in pharmaceutical industry (Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs or similar) highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and collaborative team worker.
• Willingness/readiness to travel in Europe and to other locations (to participate in audits/technical visits).
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of French is an asset

We Offer

• When based in The Netherlands:
• An employment contract for one year with the option for renewal for 40 hours a week (100%) based on satisfactory performance;
• A gross monthly salary between €4,665 and €6,422 a month depending on relevant work experience, based on a fulltime appointment;
• A stimulating, professional working environment in an international organisation.
• 30 days off (based on a full-time employment)
• A premium free pension where MSF covers 100% of the monthly pension contribution
• 8% holiday allowance, paid out with the salary in May
• Commuting allowance (terms and conditions apply) & work from home allowance
• L&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses
• An environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and background

We are open for applicants outside the Netherlands and to discuss the possibilities of facilitating working remotely or relocation to the Netherlands. Please note working remote is possible within the CET time zone +/- 2 hours, and when contracted outside the Netherlands local labour law applies, including local contract, benefits and salary.

Application

We welcome you to apply directly via the Apply button on this page and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document (only applications with motivation will be included in the procedure).

The deadline for applications is August 22nd 2024 at 23:59 CET.

The selection procedure will include a case study and 1 rounds of interviews.

Information

For information about the recruitment process, you can contact the recruiter, Emma Register, at [email protected]

For more information about the position, please contact Dominika Kubicka (Team Lead Quality Assurance), at [email protected]