Disaster Response Pharmacist Volunteer

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Clinic Lead, the Pharmacist for the Global Roster will work with the Logistics team and Medical team on the ground to manage and maintain the medical supply for Americares’ emergency response projects. Any care or pharmaceutical services provided by the pharmacist during deployment with Americares will be within the Scope of Practice of her/his professional, clinical duties and practice at her/his regular place of work.

This can include, but is not limited to:

· Act as emergency medical supply representative at the in-country duty station to determine emergency supply needs, standards, and available stock

· Implement supply management tactics based on the facility in use (hospital, clinic, mobile clinic, etc.) and immediate medical needs (vaccination, medication, etc.)

· Consistently review data to ensure that pharmaceuticals procured or donated are in accordance with Americares medical standards and international standards for safety and quality

· Liaise with medical, logistic and program support team members to confirm timely delivery of medical items, concise and accurate documentation and record keeping, and track expirations and quality assurance

· Provide guidance to improve systems and processes for pharmaceuticals management in the field

All Global Roster Members will actively participate in ongoing training (including but not limited to online exercises and on-site/in-person trainings), actively model and contribute to Americares values, work culture and mission, engage in and contribute to team spaces with openness, global competencies, and a growth mindset, and complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

These competencies are required for the role:

• Medical degree/training required: Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) with active US license.
• Experience working in primary health care, maternal and child health, communicable disease, HIV/AIDs, or reproductive health
• At least 3 years of clinical experience
• Ability to adapt to the needs of local patients and effectively utilize the limited resources available
• Employ independent decision making while also working well with a cohesive medical unit
• Works well under pressure and in stressful situations
• Extremely organized, flexible, and excellent communication skills
• Exceptional bedside manner in stressful situations

Ability to deploy within 24-72 hours of notice and US work authorization is required for this role.

These competencies would be great to have, but are not required:

• Experience working in an emergency response context.
• Fluency in languages that are spoken in at least one of our core locations (India, Philippines, Tanzania, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Colombia, etc.), in addition to English.

Additionally, our core competencies as an organization are:

• Ownership and results
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Equity and inclusion
• Teamwork and conflict resolution
• Leadership
• Prioritization
• Management
• Strategy and planning
• Decision making

What you can expect, if you move forward in the recruitment process:

1. Interview with People and Talent (45 minutes)

2. Technical video interview (1 hour)

3. Reference check and background check

4. Onboarding to the Global Roster, including completion of required training

Applications will be received until this position is filled.

About the Organization

AmeriCares is an international relief organization whose passion to help is matched by an ability to deliver. Whether it's an epic disaster or a daily struggle, AmeriCares goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that medicines, medical supplies and aid reaches individuals in need wherever they are, whenever they need it. In a quarter of a century, we have delivered more than $8.0 billion of aid to 137 countries. AmeriCares is an I.R.S. registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.