Deputy Field Pharmaceutical Services Officer- Fixed Term-Programme Health- FO West Bank- For Internal Candidates only - Grade

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Incumbent: Supervisor: 1. Field Pharmaceutical Services Officer (FPSO). 2. Supervisees: NA ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent: 1 Estimates, orders, receives and distributes the health centers/points needs of medical supplies using computer systems such as PIMS and FMS; follows up supply and procurement of medical and other supplies with the concerned staff in Procurement and Logistics Department and participates in the analysis of the related bids. 2 Participates in planning, directing, supervising, monitoring and evaluating the Agency’s pharmaceutical services in the Field. 3 Undertakes regular supervisory visits to UNRWA health centers/points in the field to ensure that medical supplies are available at all times in adequate quantities and ensures adherence to UNRWA policies, Technical Instruction, guidelines and procedures. 4 Advises on staff development needs and conducts in-service training on rationale use of drugs, good dispensing practice, good storage practice and safe and correct use of drugs. 5 Reviews and scrutinizes supply requisitions to ensure compliance with UNRWA specifications: contributes to the reviewing and updating of UNRWA lists of essential drugs. 6 Assists FPSO in administration of the Field Central Pharmacy and pharmacies at Health Centers. 7 Coordinates pre-planned needs assessment studies carried out by the Health Programme and liaises with counterparts to improve the pharmaceutical services and enhance the use of assets and resources. 8 Participate in recruiting, orienting, training, directing and evaluating the work of pharmaceutical staff in the Field. 9 Follows up the necessary supply documents and survey reports regarding rejected, short, expired and damaged medical supplies. 10 Acts for Field Pharmaceutical Services Officer during his/her absence. 11 Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Functional Leadership (as applicable) i. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks ii. Deciding and Initiating Action iii. Following Instructions and Procedures iv. Analyzing v. Learning and Researching vi. Delivering Results vii. Managing Complexity and Change *. Other Competencies not listed under Functional and Leadership 1 Knowledge of WHO guidelines in quality assurance of medical supplies in the internation commerce. 2.Excellent communication and negotiation skills, sound judgment and problem-solving skills. EducationA university degree in pharmacy or other related discipline. Professional qualifications A valid license to practice pharmacy in the country of duty station (where applicable). Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceAt least six years of experience in pharmacy services, two of which at supervisory level in administration of the medical supply operation is required -Please confirm if you live/ reside in West Bank or Jerusalem? And if you have West Bank or Jerusalem ID, please to mention its number down, as it is desirable Do you have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, political organizations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact your neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of your duties for the UN / UNRWA? if yes please explain as it is required. Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws and regulations in the country of duty station is desirable LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).