Quality Assurance Referent

          Job Purpose

The MSF OCA Logistics Department ensures the
international supply chain - and provides logistics and technical support to
the MSF-OCA medical humanitarian programs conducted
in the various project countries.
 
The OCA The logistics Department consists of 4 core units, including the European Supply
Centre - Amsterdam Procurement Unit (ESC-APU), the Field Support Unit (FSU -
Operational Logistics, Technical Logistics & Field Supply Chain Management),
the End-To-End Supply Chain Excellence Unit (E2ESC), and newly established
Quality Assurance & GDP-Compliance Unit (QACU). ESC-APU is responsible for
sourcing, procurement and processing the orders for supplies from some 26
project countries in accordance with Service Level Agreements. The FSU includes
a wing centered around supporting the country programs in terms of Operational
Logistics and Field Supply Support and a wing focused on Technical Logistics
support. The E2ESC Unit ensures pertinence and facilitates continuous
improvement of the End-to-End Supply Chain performance, strategies, processes and practices. QACU ensures that MSF-OCA meets the applicable regulatory requirements and notably
those in relation to the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) guidelines as a licensed
wholesale distributor of medicines and medical products, and is responsible
for the organization’s quality management framework
and expertise on quality assurance of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and specialized
food products throughout the supply chain.  
 
This
position will play a key role in contributing to the achievement of the MSF
South Asia Supply Hub (SASH) strategy.
 
This
position holder will work in the Quality Assurance & GDP-Compliance Unit.
and will be based with the MSF South Asia supply team.

          Main objectives

• You are responsible for expert advice and support about quality assurance and the procurement.
  Of pharmaceuticals or medical devices.
  

Job responsibilities

• You validate sources
  of supply in compliance with international standards and the MSF Qualification
  Scheme
  
• You maintain the various databases, ensuring product
  and supplier information, technical documentation and validation status is
  accurate.
  
• You monitor and evaluate the quality of pharmaceuticals
  products / medical devices to be delivered to the country programs ensuring
  adequate documentation and adherence to the relevant procedures and policies.
  
• You provide expert advice and technical support to
  facilitate the procurement and supply chain processes and you keep yourself
  educated with legislation in the various areas of your expertise.
  
• You are a member of the OCA Quality Assurance team in
  QACU and work in coordination with stakeholders in the OCA Logistics and Public
  Health Departments, and with respective International Office QA Coordination teams.
  
•  You work as a member of the MSF South Asia Supply Hub
  team
  
  

Specific tasks

• Validated sources of
  supply (products-supplies/manufacturer combinations) in compliance with
  regulatory directives and MSF standards.
  
• Technical and QA related documentation of procured
  medicines/ medical devices, maintenance of the associated databases and
  manuals.
  
• Advice and support to tactical procurement specialists
  regarding sourcing strategies.
  
• Advice and support to GDP Responsible Person in
  relation to non-conformities and quality alerts /recalls.
  
•  Quality of documentation accompanying delivered
  pharmaceutical products/ medical devices of selected suppliers or purchase
  orders. (e.g., packing list, certificate of analysis).
  
• Manufacturer audit results (in concentration with/ as
  requested by the MSF IO).
  
• Participation in intersectional projects agreed by MSF-OCA.
  
• Willingness/readiness
  to travel inside of India and to different locations abroad.
  

Requirements

•  Master’s
  and/or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; Must be a registered pharmacist
  

•   At
  least 8 years of total experience with minimum 5 years of working experience in
  a pharmaceutical domain industry with international pharmaceutical distribution
  in a comparative setting (in terms of size and complexity of operations and
  product groups)
  
•   Audit
  and Quality Assurance experience; technical knowledge of pharmaceuticals/
  medical devices regarding usage and quality validation
  
•   Knowledge
  and expertise in the Indian pharmaceutical industry is essential
  
• Experience
  and/or knowledge of the humanitarian sector is highly desirable
  
•   MSF
  Field experience will be an advantage for this role.
  
  

•  You
  have strong interpersonal skills and are proficient in English (speech and
  writing)
  
•  Hindi
  is a strong asset
  

Benefits

We
Offer:

•   Contract duration is one year with a possibility
  of contract period extension.
  
•   A stimulating, professional environment in a
  reputed international organization.
  
•   Compensation per month range INR 2,11,604/-
  to INR 3,01,697/- (Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and
  typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are
  considered annually; final salary will depend on the scaling of the CV as per
  MSF criteria).
  
•    13th Month bonus additional.
  
•    Medical: MSF provides medical reimbursement for
  employees and their dependents as per MSF health care policy.
  
•   All benefits are subject to tax deductions.
  

How
to Apply: Please send a copy of your updated CV together with a letter
of motivation by clicking on the link below:

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with MSF

Application
checklist:

• Please
  check that you have included the following in your application:
  
•   An updated CV/ profile along with the Letter of
  Motivation, which is a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key
  requirements of the role. (both documents should be share as one file - MSWords
  or PDF).
  
  

Remarks:

       • Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.

Last
application date: 15^th July 2026