This position located in the Health Service of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
(UNMISS), Juba. The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
through Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Pharmacy Technician at this level will be responsible for the
following duties:
Dispensing & Securing Availability of Drugs and Medical supplies:
• Develops and maintains a system for ongoing inspections of drug safety in UNMISS
Supplies Store.
• Offers day-to-day advice on pharmaceutical issues including evaluating different antibiotics
for impact on the local microbiological situation.
• Secures the proper usage of Antibiotics to prevent unnecessary influence on the ecological
balance with the use of Antibiotics.
• Dispense medicines and supplies prescribed by physicians and dentists
• Providing accurate instructions regarding dosage, administration and possible side effects to
the beneficiaries
• Substitute, as appropriate, comparable drugs with trade names after informing the
prescribing physician.
• Regularly inform Prescribing Physicians on the stock availability.
• Respond to inquiries regarding content, dosages regimen review, storage and disposal.

• Monitor drug interactions, allergies and contraindications.
• Maintain stringent handling and recording of narcotics and affiliated drugs.
• Ensure continuous supply of antiretroviral drugs.
•Notify physicians and the Head Pharmacist about drugs with short shelf life.
• Maintain supplies and ensure security of drugs in treatment room, night emergency, and ICU
cabinet.
• Inspect facilities where medications are kept such as the ICU cabins, treatment room, mobile
emergency box and ambulance.
Electronic Pharmacy Inventory system handling:
• Provide the necessary information, enter data and update it on a daily basis.
• organize the Category of Drugs following the pharmacological classification and the
pharmaceutical forms
• Create database for suppliers as well as beneficiaries.
• Produce a report on consumption, availability, patient history and transfer for each category.
• Handle the Electronic Pharmacy Inventory system and Lotus expense entry system
• Submit a complete expense entry every month
Stock handling & Providing Information:
• Advise the medical team and work with the Head Pharmacist in the specification of drugs to
be requisitioned, and offering a prudent scale of issue for the planning of re-supply.
• Update the medical team on new development in production, interaction, eventual
withdrawal of drugs and reagents.
• Dispose expired drugs according to relevant rules and regulations. and document this.
• Follow up on and recommend WHO guidelines on malaria prophylaxis and other travel
related supplies.
• Monitor stock of drugs, chemical reagents and supplies; ensure their reputation and keep an
accurate balance and inform the Head Pharmacist regularly.
• Provide technical assistance to medical team. Respect confidentiality at all times.
• Compile the requisitions from each Unit; Pharmacy, Laboratory, Nursing, Bio-medical,
Operation Theater, Infectious Diseases & Public Health Unit
Procurement of Drugs & Medical Supplies:
• Prepare and submit on a regular basis a list of quantified pharmaceutical and medical
supplies to be purchased both locally and internationally.
• Supervise the work of the pharmacy support team.
Preparation of annual Budget & Annual Inventory:
• Conduct stringent annual inventory of drugs and reagents supplies.
• Prepare annual budget for medicines and supplies

Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge and hands on experience in pharmaceutics. Basic training in drug supply
management and rational drug use. Knowledge of major electronic pharmaceutical inventory
tools and ability to use them with solid computer skill. Shows pride in work and in
achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is
conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when
faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment
to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full
involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Teamwork:
-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
-Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
-Places team agenda before personal agenda
-Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not
entirely reflect own position
-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team
shortcomings
Accountability:
-Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments
-Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality
standards
-Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules
-Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments
-Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where
applicable.
Education
High School and diploma in Pharmaceutical Studies of equivalent is required.
Job Specific Qualifications

National Registration and license is desirable.
Work Experience
At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical logistical
matters or related field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5
years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher
Hands-on experience, particularly in support of peacekeeping or a related field mission is
desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post
advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of languages spoken in
South Sudan an added advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be
followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations
Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be
authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located.
Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in
connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment
are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged
to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to
increase women participation in its workforce.
This post is located in Juba. Please note that anyone selected will be required to report for

duty in that location on the agreed date and will also be expected to arrange their own
accommodations. There is no UN provided accommodation. If the selected candidate is
unable to report to the identified Duty Station, the contract will be considered void.