PHARMACIST, TREAT TB INITIATIVE NEW YORK CITY

PHARMACIST, TREAT TB INITIATIVE
NEW YORK CITY The mission of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is to bring innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle-income populations around the world. The Union works to achieve this mission through technical assistance, education/ training and research activities at international and national levels. The Union underscores all activities with a strong focus on the core values of Quality, Accountability, Independence and Solidarity. Based in Paris with affiliate offices in several locations across the world, The Union has close to 10,000 members and subscribers from 145 countries. Current activities focus on TB, HIV, child lung health, asthma and tobacco control. To learn more about The Union, visit www.theunion.org. The Union seeks to hire a full-time Pharmacist for the TREAT TB Initiative. The Union leads TREAT TB (Technology, Research, Education and Technical Assistance for Tuberculosis), an international research initiative supported through a multi-year cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In leading TREAT TB, The Union engages international research partners and ministries of health as well as other partners at regional and national levels who collaborate to plan and implement research activities. This position is based in The Union's North America Office in New York City, which serves as the coordination hub for TREAT TB activities. Responsibilities include: Order and track medicines for TREAT TB project sites in Africa and Asia, ensuring correct specifications and transport conditions. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records regarding pharmaceutical orders and shipments. Develop documents required for customs clearance and/or for importation approval by National Regulatory Authorities are made available before shipment. Quantify needs for medicines and budget-related estimates. Organize and archive key pharmaceutical documents for possible inspections by national regulatory authorities or donor audits. Advise the TREAT TB project coordination team and its partners on drug dispensation & storage. Monitor consumption rates and expiry dates closely and initiate replenishment orders when needed. Check technical accuracy of final invoices, packing lists and certificates of analysis before shipment. Negotiate, maintain and build positive relationships with the World Health Organization, the IDA Foundation, ministries of health and other organizations. Liaise with partners as needed to ensure the timely delivery of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies. Represent The Union and TREAT TB at international conferences and events. Undertake other tasks as needed. Minimum REQUIREMENTS: Degree/ diploma in pharmacy, e.g. PharmD or equivalent. Superior quantitative skills. Good communication skills, with public speaking experience helpful. Two years of professional experience and experience in developing countries required. Experience in managing pharmaceuticals for international clinical trials desired. Excellent organization and management skills required. Good analytical and problem- solving skills with strong attention to detail required. Ability to work in a team required. Ability to travel internationally required. TO APPLY: Please send a resume and cover letter outlining relevant skills and salary expectations to TREAT TB Technical Officer, Tara Ornstein at tornstein@theunion.org by 27 February 2015. No phone calls, please.