“I am a passionate pharmacist with an MBA degree and have more than 9 years’ experience in managing pharmacies for non-for-profit organizations such as Médecins Sans Frontiers and other organizations. I am willing to share my experience with others. The following is a summary of my experience”

• Defining and updating of the annual plan and budget of the pharmacy activities in different projects of MSF
• Supervising the functioning and organization of MSF project central pharmacy and analyzing rational drug use and prescription practices,
• Defining storage, stock management and supply processes, as well as hygiene and security procedures, tools, and protocols (controlling pests and rodents) in order to ensure good storage conditions and ensuring the accurate handling of the products and equipment.
• Giving support in the ordering and supply process of medicines and medical devices. Monitoring correct stock management across pharmacies within project area, to guarantee a good control and up to date data of stock levels and avoid expiries, overstocks and stock outs. Reporting on drug consumptions and medical devices dispensed according to protocols, informing on unusual patterns.
• Ensuring, in cooperation with the project logistic manager, proper maintenance of cold chain and storage conditions (e.g. humidity, temperature, light exposure, cleanliness, pest and rodents’ control, etc.), and that classification and organization of medicines and medical material meet MSF protocols
• Carrying out all the reporting tasks in order to support in the relevant decision-making and participating in monthly reports according to guidelines (medical statistical reports, etc.)