[e-med] MSF recherche un pharmacien a temps plein basé en Inde

["Fernando Pascual" <Fernando.PASCUAL@geneva.msf.org>]

Chers amis,

La Campagne d'Access aux Medicaments de MSF rÃouvre la position pour un
pharmacien a temps plein basà en Inde.

Les termes de reference du poste sont disponibles sur le site web:
http://www.accessmed-msf.org/
http://www.accessmed-msf.org/documents/24_05_07TORPharmacistINDIA.doc

Pour postuler, envoyez votre CV ainsi qu'une lettre de motivation a
Isabelle Saussereau (Isabelle.Saussereau@geneva.msf.org) avant le 17 Juin.

Fernando Pascual MartÃnez
MSF Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines
Fernando.PASCUAL@geneva.msf.org

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            Job Title: Pharmaceutical access liaison for India
   Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines, MÃdecins Sans FrontiÃres
                  http://www.accessmed.msf.org/index.asp

                      Job location: New Delhi, India
            Salary: depending on Professional experience/level
                        Start date:  Septembre 2007

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ABOUT THE ACCESS CAMPAIGN

The  Campaign  for  Access  to  Essential medicines is an international MSF
project.  It  was  launched  in  1999  after a reflection on the quality of
medical care dispensed by MSF.  General objectives are:
1.    To make new âlife-saving or essentialâ medicines, vaccines and
diagnosis tools affordable and accessible,
2.    To secure the production and accessibility of quality essential
medicines, vaccines and diagnosis tools that have either been abandoned, or
for which stock discontinuation is leading to access problems.
3.    To stimulate research and development activities of new medicines,
vaccines and diagnosis tools for neglected diseases.
4.    In addition, a key function of the Campaign is to challenge and
stimulate MSF to not accept a status quo based on sub-standard medical
tools.

India  is  key  for  supplying essential medicines to developing countries,
including  new  products  not  available as generic in other countries with
manufacturing  capacity.  For MSF in general the pharmaceutical procurement
for  all  essential drugs needed in our programmes, is more and more rooted
in the availability of quality and cheaper sources in India.

For ensuring continuity on the availability of key generic products, and in
adapted  formulations,  there is the need to have a better articulation and
more efficient relationship with Indian manufacturers.

Moreover,  there  are  a number of challenges currently in India related to
intellectual  property as a result of India complying with WTO requirements
India  i.e.  Patent  legislation  revised  in March 2005. Patient groups in
India   and  abroad,  non-governmental  organizations  and  of  course  the
multinational  and  national  pharmaceutical  industry,  closely follow the
developments  in  India  and try to influence the course of events. To deal
with potential IP barriers that could hamper the development of appropriate
generic  medicines,  close pharmaceutical support to the legal and advocacy
team is needed.


MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
     Generic industry: Close follow-up of Indian generic companies to
encourage the development and production of quality medicines that meet
medical needs (e.g. adequate ARV fixed dose combinations including
paediatric formulations), influencing R&D pipeline.
a.    Identifying new sources as relevant for key medicines,
b.    Boosting the submission to WHO prequalification programme
c.    Close follow up of pharmaceutical dossiers for submission to MSF
Qualification Scheme
d.    Network with other groups working on similar priorities: Clinton
Foundation, International Agencies
     Pharmaceutical companiesâ policies: Monitor Multinational
Pharmaceutical Industry in India regarding policies on licensing, i.e.
impact and nature of voluntary licenses for key products

     Intellectual property: Pharmaceutical technical support for IP
related issues to ensuring generic production (e.g. pre-grant patent
oppositions, data exclusivity and data protection changes in law)

     Research & Development: identify potential options in the field of
Vaccines, Diagnostics or Medicines in the pipeline upon request according
to CAME priorities
     Advocacy: Pharmaceutical technical participation in communication and
in networking with local groups as relevant to achieve named objectives.
Participation as well at regional level, representing and communicating
MSF/CAME position on global Access issues

   -      Additionally,      support      to      International      office
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   Upon   demand,   for   non-CAME  pharmaceutical  products,  support  for
   interaction  with Indian manufacturers for MSF international procurement
   to follow up matters that require personal interaction locally
     Facilitate audits and compilation for dossiers according to MSF
Qualification Scheme,
     Follow up of specific problems related to quality or procurement

   - Direct support to Operations
   Normally local supply of medicines for local consumption is dealt by MSF
   Section  Pharmacists.  Upon request, support to improve local supply for
   MSF projects in India.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
     As a member of the team in India, works under supervision of the
Coordinator of the India Campaign group,
     Accountable to CAME Campaign Pharmacist Coordinator
     Technical support given by Campaign Pharmacist Coordinator (in close
coordination with MSF International Pharmaceutical Coordinator)
     Administratively depends on MSF Holland in New Delhi

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
     Pharmaceutical diplomat with at least 5 years post graduate
experience on developing countries
     Proven experience of working independently under minimal supervision
     Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multi-cultural team
     Fluency in written and oral English
     Ability to travel

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
     Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry or Drug regulatory Authorities
     Experience in Advocacy campaigns
     Field experience in at least 2-3 MSF missions or a similar medical
NGO, and if possible, experience in India

The position is for a minimum period of 12 months, to be reviewed.
Net salary: EUR 1,300/month approx. + expatriate package (per diem +
housing)

To    apply    please    send    your    CV    and   covering   letter   to
Isabelle.Saussereau@geneva.msf.org by June 17th 2007.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.