Hospital Pharmacist

Please read the following terms carefully before applying:

• This advertisement is intended for Moroccans/residents of Morocco seeking international experience.

• Location: International mobile position – Assignment to any MSF project depending on needs.

• Type of contract: “fixed-term contract” for each assignment with MSF.

• These are full-time positions, based in one of MSF’s missions around the world.

• International mobility is required.

• A minimum availability of 6 to 9 months is required.

• Fluency in Arabic, French, and English is essential.

• Candidates must be able to work with limited resources and in challenging conditions.

• Please apply with a CV and Cover Letter written in English.

• The entry level of compensation for most of these positions is around 1900 Euros. Other financial benefits are added to the package.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. We provide assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation. Our teams work in over 70 countries worldwide, responding to urgent medical and humanitarian crises.

To learn more about Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and to get answers to any questions you might have about the organization and related topics, please follow this link. 

We are currently looking for a dedicated and qualified Pharmacist to join our international pool of professionals for potential deployment to field projects.

As a Pharmacist, you will be responsible for defining, coordinating and monitoring all pharmacy related activities in the project area including management of staff, according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures and the mission’s pharmacist and Medical Coordinator’s guidelines, in order to ensure the proper management and supply of drugs and medical devices.

• Actively contribute to defining and updating the annual plan and budget for pharmacy activities.

• Supervise the central and peripheral pharmacies, ensuring proper organization and implementation of protocols and procedures, including pharmacovigilance when needed.

• Define and oversee storage, stock management, supply processes, and hygiene and security procedures (including pest and rodent control) to ensure proper storage conditions and correct handling of products and equipment.

• Support the ordering and supply of medicines and medical devices, and monitor stock management across all project pharmacies to prevent expiries, overstocks, and stockouts. Report on medicine consumption and any unusual patterns.

• Work with the logistics manager to maintain cold chain and proper storage conditions (temperature, humidity, cleanliness, light exposure, pest control) and ensure the classification and organization of medicines follow MSF protocols.

• Collect data for monitoring and surveillance of medicine use, and support service-level activities such as drug distribution, prescription quality, rational drug use analysis, medication reconciliation, antibiotic stewardship, pharmaceutical care follow-up, patient counselling, and safe dispensing practices.

• Supervise, coach, motivate, and evaluate all pharmacy staff, ensuring adherence to procedures and correct use of required protective clothing and equipment.

• Identify training needs and opportunities for medical staff when necessary.

• Complete all reporting tasks accurately to support decision-making, including monthly reports (SitReps, medical statistics, etc.).

• Plan and supervise HR-related processes for pharmacy staff (recruitment, induction, training, evaluations, development, communication) to ensure appropriate staffing and competency levels.

What we offer:

• A unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the humanitarian field

• Comprehensive training and onboarding before deployment

• A competitive salary, benefits, and support for your well-being during missions

• An inclusive and supportive work environment

• A recognized diploma in Pharmacy

• 3 to 4 years of professional experience as an Accredited Pharmacist

• Proven experience in team management

• Fluency in Arabic, French, and English

• A strong willingness and ability to work internationally and adapt to humanitarian contexts and challenges

• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries