The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.**GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK/ABSTRACT**:As a technical leader in pharmaceutical management, the Pharmaceutical Officer will be responsible for the quality assurance of all pharmaceutical products and their respective processes in the Ecuador and Peru programs; and will act as a bridge between the Supply Chain and the Health Program. He/she will participate in defining strategies for Supply Chain management, distribution and use of medical products and donations in the programs in line with local health program recommendations and policies, while ensuring that national regulations are followed. This position is the liaison with external stakeholders/partners regarding pharmaceutical issues.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**Management of pharmaceutical products and supplies**: Oversee the quantification of medicines and medical supplies for IRC field activities and partners and ensure that all items procured are on the countries' Essential Drug List (EDL) in Ecuador and Peru. Ensure that drug consumption data is collected from IRC health centers, their partners, and service providers, aggregated, analyzed, and used to forecast program needs. Oversees the availability of medical products to avoid stock-outs and financial losses generated by expired items; Collaborates with Health Coordinators to define stock safety levels in warehouse and purchasing suppliers in facilities directly implemented by IRC and/or its partners. In close collaboration with the IRC Supply Chain Officer(s) and implementing partners, develops stock level alerts (based on average monthly AMC consumption and morbidity data); collects stock indicators, analyzes, and discusses them with the Health Coordinator/Supply Chain Coordinator to avoid stock-outs and financial losses generated by expired items. Provides input for international and local purchase requisitions elaborates the first draft of orders with the Health Coordinator / Partner Focal Points, reviewing the parameters involved in stock replenishment, finalizing orders based on consumption and future needs arising from developments in the field. Participates in defining strategies for the supply, management, distribution, and use of medical. products in accordance with IRC recommendations and policies; in collaboration with Health and Supply Chain Coordinators/Managers, support the development/use of new pharmaceutical stock management systems and software. Participates in the implementation of pharmaceutical supply chain standard operating procedures adapted to the contexts in each country where IRC and its partners carry out project implementation.Applies Good Distribution Practices (GDPs) for pharmaceutical products at the storage level, and Good Dispensing Practices in end-user units for the IRC and its partners. These include:**Supervision and administration of pharmacy (Tumbes - Piura)**: Periodically supervise the quality of the delivery of pharmaceutical products to the end user and guarantee their proper conservation in the territory, evaluating the stress level of the medicines and taking corrective measures as necessary. Manage and keep the pharmacy's inventory up to date, recording incoming and outgoing products, as well as performing regular counts to ensure accuracy of records and provide periodic reports on inventory status to the Health Coordination. Ensure good storage practices for medicines and medical supplies and their distribution to health teams in the field. Place inventory replenishment orders in a timely manner and based on demand and current stock. Verify the quality and condition of the pharmaceutical products received, ensuring compliance with the IRC's and national standards and regulations.Represent IRC in dealings with the MoH's General Directorate of Medicines, Supplies and Drugs (DIGEMID) or equivalent regulatory bodies at the regional level, ensuring proper coordination and compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements.**Verification of documentation**: Perform systematic controls of all medical products purchased locally and for direct shipments, and control that their data correspond to the specifications requested and the documentation received. Check the co
