Location: New York
Deadline: 30 Sep 2013
Description
Deadline: 30 Sep 2013
Description
The mission of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is to bring innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle-income populations. With nearly 15,000 members and subscribers from 150 countries, The Union has its headquarters in Paris and offices serving the Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America and South-East Asia regions. Its scientific departments focus on tuberculosis and HIV, lung health and non-communicable diseases, tobacco control and research. Learn more at www.theunion.org.
The Union seeks to hire a full-time Pharmacist for the TREAT TB Initiative. The Union leads TREAT TB (Technology, Research, Education and Technical Assistance for Tuberculosis), an international research initiative supported through a multi-year cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In leading TREAT TB, The Union engages international research partners and ministries of health as well as other partners at regional and national levels who collaborate to plan and implement research activities. This position is based in The Union’s North America Office in New York City, which serves as the coordination hub for TREAT TB activities.
Responsibilities include:
• Order and track medicines for TREAT TB project sites in Africa and Asia, ensuring correct specifications and transport conditions.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records regarding pharmaceutical orders and shipments.
• Develop documents required for customs clearance and/or for importation approval by National Regulatory Authorities are made available before shipment.
• Quantify needs for medicines and budget-related estimates.
• Organize and archive key pharmaceutical documents for possible inspections by national regulatory authorities or donor audits.
• Advise the TREAT TB project coordination team and its partners on drug dispensation & storage.
• Monitor consumption rates and expiry dates closely and initiate replenishment orders when needed.
• Check technical accuracy of final invoices, packing lists and certificates of analysis before shipment.
• Negotiate, maintain and build positive relationships with the World Health Organization, the IDA Foundation, ministries of health and other organizations
• Liaise with partners as needed to ensure the timely delivery of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Represent The Union and TREAT TB at international conferences and events
• Undertake other tasks as needed
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records regarding pharmaceutical orders and shipments.
• Develop documents required for customs clearance and/or for importation approval by National Regulatory Authorities are made available before shipment.
• Quantify needs for medicines and budget-related estimates.
• Organize and archive key pharmaceutical documents for possible inspections by national regulatory authorities or donor audits.
• Advise the TREAT TB project coordination team and its partners on drug dispensation & storage.
• Monitor consumption rates and expiry dates closely and initiate replenishment orders when needed.
• Check technical accuracy of final invoices, packing lists and certificates of analysis before shipment.
• Negotiate, maintain and build positive relationships with the World Health Organization, the IDA Foundation, ministries of health and other organizations
• Liaise with partners as needed to ensure the timely delivery of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Represent The Union and TREAT TB at international conferences and events
• Undertake other tasks as needed
Minimum Requirements:
• Degree/diploma in pharmacy, e.g. PharmD or equivalent
• Superior quantitative skills
• Good communication skills, with public speaking experience helpful
• Two years of experience, experience in developing countries highly desired
• Experience in managing pharmaceuticals for international clinical trials
• Excellent organization and management skills required
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail required
• Ability to work in a team required
• Ability to travel internationally required
• Superior quantitative skills
• Good communication skills, with public speaking experience helpful
• Two years of experience, experience in developing countries highly desired
• Experience in managing pharmaceuticals for international clinical trials
• Excellent organization and management skills required
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail required
• Ability to work in a team required
• Ability to travel internationally required
How to apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter outlining relevant skills and salary expectations to TREAT TB Technical Officer, Tara Ornstein at tornstein@theunion.org by 30 September 2013. No phone calls, please.
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