Overview
This role ensures effective Quality Assurance and compliance with Good Distribution Practices for medical supplies in line with IFRC's Procurement Manual. It also supports the localization strategy for medical procurement.
Tasks Summary
- Support operations on quality assurance of medical supplies (pharmaceuticals and medical devices).
- Participate in the implementation of the quality management system and policies for medical supplies.
- Coordinate with regional procurement teams, the health department, and operations.
- Support compliance with IFRC supply chain standards for medical supplies globally.
- Support the implementation of revised Procurement and QA procedures for medical supplies.
- Review lists of medical supplies for compliance with National Essential Medicines Lists or WHO model EML.
- Provide support for developing specifications and quality standards for medical supplies.
- Provide support on technical and regulatory assessment of offers for QA review.
- Participate in the prequalification and maintenance of potential and existing suppliers.
- Ensure compliance of medical donations.
- Assist in maintaining the QA database of medical supplies.
- Assist in developing and disseminating training materials on quality assurance.
- Work closely with relevant IFRC Health units.
- Execute tasks delegated by the Global Lead, Procurement, respecting GDP regulations.
- Contribute within the Movement and other organizations in the field of pharmaceutical and medical products.
- Manage complaint files related to pharmaceutical products and produce reports.
- Represent IFRC externally at seminars, workshops, and presentations in the pharmaceutical field.
Experience Requirements
Required minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in managing pharmaceutical operations in Humanitarian sector and/or commercial sector. Preferred experience of pharmaceutical markets, in low-medium income required. Red Cross/Red Crescent knowledge and experience or humanitarian sector.
Qualification Requirements
Degree in pharmacy, health science or related field. Master’s degree in drug regulatory affairs or pharmaceutical quality assurance.
