As a Supply Activity Manager at MSF, I lead comprehensive supply chain operations, managing local and international procurement for medical and logistical items. My role involves strategic supply chain development, strict compliance with SOPs, efficient resource distribution, and robust reporting mechanisms. I ensure adherence to MSF protocols and standards to support medical operations and collaborate closely with a dedicated team.
Lead and Manage End-to-End Supply Chain Operations:

Manage the supply sections of the coordination and Projects supply Team. This includes procurement, order processing, warehouse, transport, customs, EAD (Economic Affairs Division), and international cargos.
Define supply activities and optimize annual budgets to meet mission and target population needs effectively. Works on annual planning and Mid-year review with the Logistics coordinator.
Develop and execute supply chain strategies in alignment with organizational goals and standards.

 International and Local Procurement Expertise:

Coordinate and monitor national and international procurement, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
Collaborate with international procurement units, including MSF APU in Amsterdam, for air and sea cargo shipments.
Lead the definition, coordination, and monitoring of all procurement activities at the project and country level. Ensure adherence to purchasing procedures established by MSF and local laws.

 Imports, Cargo Transportation and Customs:

Manage import permits (DRAP & EAD NOCs)), regulatory compliance, customs clearance, and tax exemptions for relief medical items arriving in Pakistan. Support SEA, AIR cargo importations in the mission.
 Ensure pre-clearance process of International Cargo, coordinate activities related to the movement of goods from APU to mission and then to the project level.
Monitor transportation agreements and ensure compliance with MSF standards.

 Collaboration and Team Leadership:

Work closely with medical departments to finalize project orders, ensuring the timely delivery of essential medical items.
Develop job descriptions, provide leadership, and training to enhance supply team capabilities.
Participate in planning and implementing HR activities, focusing on capacity building and development of the supply team. Ensure good internal collaboration, motivation, and energy within the supply team.

 Optimization and Compliance:

Maintain a database of quotations, tenders, and documentation, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve supply chain systems.
Enforce MSF-OCA supply guidelines during local purchases, maintaining protocol compliance at the project level.

 Inventory & Warehouse Management:

Manage medical and logistical stock, including emergency kits, ensuring proper distribution to projects.
Implement good distribution practices for medical warehouses and oversee all incoming and outgoing shipments.
Ensure safe and appropriate storage of medications, including provisions for refrigeration and climate-controlled areas.

 Data Analytics & Reporting:

Ensure monthly data analytics and reporting for decision-making and process improvements, including timely completion and sharing of reports such as Sit-rep and TRS analysis.
Monitor stock levels, consumption rates, and expiration dates to prevent shortages and overstock situations.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on supply chain performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Physically and administratively managed Medical & Watsan Emergency Kits/stock and logistical items, assuming responsibility for the warehouse and its contents.
Implemented good distribution practices for medical warehouses and all incoming & outgoing shipments.
Planned and organized the reception of all international cargos at the Coordination Warehouse, ensuring proper distribution to projects.
Delivered logistical duties for the requests and distribution of medications and supplies to projects.
Ensured safe and appropriate storage of medications, including provisions for refrigeration and climate-controlled areas. Maintained the Controlled Drugs Stock.
Managed expired drugs as per MSF SOPs and facilitated team support on Unifield stock management and reporting

Led the Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy department and worked as a Hospital and Clinical Pharmacist in a critical care ward.
Focal person with DRAP to ensure Pharmacovigilance and to report Adverse Drug Reactions.
Delivered professional health services, adhering to the facility's policies and procedures.
Strategically explored opportunities to enhance business operations while overseeing the OPD pharmacy.
Managed administrative activities of Pharmacy and inventory of medicines.
Actively participated in daily ward rounds, monitored medication dosing, and prepared IV formulations.
Successfully planned and executed the procurement of high-quality pharmaceuticals.
Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to introduce new products.
Organized academic and awareness programs for doctors, staff, and patients.
Monitored scientific literature for new drugs to add to the hospital formulary.
Ensured control of all medications dispensing, record-keeping, and secured storage of controlled medications.
Established positive liaison with consultants via clinical rounds.
Monitored medication dosing, adverse drug reactions, and adjusted dosages as needed.

Management of the medical stock & inventories
Dispensing of medicines and Prescription review.
Reviewing Drug interactions and Supervising pharmacy technicians
Involved in Monitoring rational drugs prescribing, Evaluation of Prescription errors, Patient’s counseling, Formulary development, and Inventory control, compounding and dispensing, Drug distribution management and marketing