Mission Lead Pharmacist: Uganda
How to Apply:
Mission Lead for Project: Soroti University Uganda
Summary of this Specific Mission:
Collaborate with local partners at Soroti University in Uganda, Africa to determine and prioritize needs and activities for Mission Project to enhance pharmaceutical services and care.
Summary of the objectives of this Mission Project
Collaborate with partners at Soroti University to enhance pharmaceutical services and care in a variety of settings that include, but are not limited to:
Working with local pharmacies to determine needs and improve drug disbursement and clinical education;
Population education to enhance overall healthcare;
Assist in course development as determined with local partners;
Establish health resources for local public health facilities;
Work to support teaching hospital with medication distribution process and clinical components as needed;
Any other goals and projects established with local partners.
Expectations and Deliverables:
Complete and document a full evaluation using PSF Canada’s assessment tool.
Create a development plan (2-5 years) in conjunction with local team.
Be the lead for the development plan, complete and/or plan multiple future missions to achieve goals set in the development plan.
Recruit and supervise volunteers for this Mission Project (with Mission Coordinator / Mission Director).
Maintain good liaison and relationship with local team.
Complete Mission Project’s section in the annual activities report.
Provide pictures / videos of the mission for communication / marketing team.
Availability to share your experience for communication / marketing team.
Time Commitment:
Project completion timeline: long term (2-5 years).
Dates of the trip: to be determined by Mission Lead with local team.
Long term relationship commitment with PSF Canada and local team.
Time required prior to and after the trip to complete the deliverables.
Time for meetings with Mission Coordinator/ Mission Director / Mission Team (regular basis, ex.: monthly).
Attendance to annual PSF Canada General Assembly meeting (virtual).
Administrative and Financial Requirements for this Specific Mission:
Cost of travel, food and travel requirements (visa, vaccination, etc.) is covered by PSF Canada (reimbursement post-travel). Refer to Evaluation Mission Travel Policy.
Comply with PSF Canada’s policies
Complete the required application forms. For this on-site mission: Evaluation Mission Travel Policy. For future missions, when applicable: Small equipment - Material financial support Policy, Mission Travel Supplement Policy, Student Travel Policy.
Accept and sign PSF Canada’s agreement for on-site missions.
Qualifications
Be a PSF Canada member.
Be a Pharmacist.
Fluent in English.
Have an interest in Global Health. Experience in Global Health considered an asset.
Have an interest in humanitarian sustainable development of pharmaceutical services and care.
Reside in Canada.
Selection Criteria
Global Health or Public Health degree or experience.
International mission experience.
Variety of work experience within the profession of pharmacy.
Proven Leadership.
Essential skills: strong collaboration, humility, perseverant and motivated, organized, strong analytical capacity, adaptability, good project management, ability to meet timelines/deadlines.
Co-President, French speaking
How to Apply:
If you are interested and wish to apply please send an email with your intention to apply, with a current resume attached, to the Nominating Committee (email address; pharmacistswithoutborders@gmail.com)
1. Selection Criteria
Required:
PSF Canada member (pharmacist or pharmacy technician) - may register for membership on application before starting the position
Fluent in French
Proven leadership or management level experience
Previous board experience
Knowledge and/or experience in global health
Sufficient availability to prepare for and attend meetings of the Board, committees, and working groups
Commitment to an estimated 6 hrs./week in volunteer hours (estimation)
Asset:
Experience with large and complex organizations
Variety of work experience within the profession of pharmacy, both in terms of positions held and practice environments
Skill Set-including finance, legal, auditing, government affairs, public relations, marketing, communications, and international mission project experience
2. Roles and responsibilities
Participation in all Board, Steering, Executive , Quarterly Business meetings and Governance/ or Finance Audit (approx. 3 meeting/month)
Participate and provide leadership to the PSF organization
Participate and collaborate on the development and implementation of the PSF organizational strategy
Collaborate in the development of policies and procedures for the PSF organization
Participate in the leading, managing, and developing the organization’s employees, volunteers, and organizational culture
Participate and collaborate with the PSF Directors in developing, implementing, monitoring, and assessing sound and compliant management practices and governance functions
Support the championing the organization and advocating mission impact to internal and external stakeholders
If you have any questions please email Shellyza Sajwani (shellyza@gmail.com) or Julie Morin (juliemorin5@hotmail.com)
Director of Recruitment
How to Apply:
If you are interested and wish to apply please send an email with your intention to apply, with a current resume attached, to the Nominating Committee (email address; pharmacistswithoutborders@gmail.com)
1. Selection criteria:
Required:
PSF Canada member (pharmacist or pharmacy technician) - may register for membership on application before starting the position.
Current or prior leadership or management level experience
Sufficient availability to prepare for and attend evening/weekend meetings of the Board, committees, and working groups
Commitment to an estimated 5 hrs./week in volunteer hours (estimation)
Asset:
Previous board experience
Previous Not-for profit volunteer experience
Experience with large and complex organizations
Knowledge and experience within global health
Variety of work experience within the profession of pharmacy, both in terms of positions held and practice environments
Skill Set-including finance, legal, auditing, government affairs, public relations, marketing, communications, and international mission project experience
2. Roles and Responsibility:
Oversee and provide leadership to the national recruitment team (includes Membership Operations Committee and National Committees)
Oversee and collaborate on the development and implementation of a national recruitment strategy
Report quarterly to the Board on Recruitment Strategic milestones and timelines
Liaise with Marketing and Mission Project Directors and teams as required
Attend Board and Steering committee meetings and contribute to strategies related to mission, marketing, and recruitment
Direct reports are the Coordinators of Membership Operations and Region National
Meet on a regular basis with the Coordinators and as required with their teams
Have quarterly meetings with the full recruitment team
Ensure strategic timelines are reported quarterly and minutes of all recruitment team meetings are documented and filed according to PSF documentation procedures
Collaborate in the development of policies and procedures for the Recruitment Team
Recruit volunteer members for Region Coordinator and Regional Lead positions through PSF recruitment process
If you have any questions please email Shellyza Sajwani (shellyza@gmail.com) or Julie Morin (juliemorin5@hotmail.com)
Treasurer
How to Apply:
If you are interested and wish to apply please send an email with your intention to apply, with a current resume attached, to the Nominating Committee (email address; pharmacistswithoutborders@gmail.com)
1. Selection Criteria
Required:
PSF Canada member (pharmacist or pharmacy technician) - may register for membership on application
Previous board/non-for-profit experience
A solid understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, financial reporting, and financial oversight, preferably with experience in finance or accounting
Sufficient availability to prepare for and attend evening/weekend meetings of the Board, committees, and working groups
Commitment to an estimated 5 hrs./week in volunteer hours (estimation)
Asset:
Current or prior leadership or management level experience
Previous experience as a treasurer or in financial management roles within non-profit organizations or similar sectors.
Experience with large and complex organizations
Knowledge and experience within global health
Variety of work experience within the profession of pharmacy, both in terms of positions held and practice environments
2. Roles/Responsibilities:
Participation in all Board, Steering, Executive and Finance Audit meetings (approx. 3 meeting/month)
Review monthly financial statements
Present financial statements at Board meetings.
Ensure all Liability Insurance is current and the best (price and coverage) for the organization
Ensure all financial commitments of PSF are reviewed and signed off
Oversee all bank accounts and investments
Approval of all bill payments
Meet with Office Admin on a regular schedule
Approve end of year financial statements and work with Auditor to ensure complete for AGA
Prepare an annual budget proposal in November and present at the Board meeting for tentative approval
Present final budget at annual meeting for approval
Ensure signatory transitions are up to date
If you have any questions please email Shellyza Sajwani (shellyza@gmail.com) or Julie Morin (juliemorin5@hotmail.com)
Secretary
How to Apply:
If you are interested and wish to apply please send an email with your intention to apply, with a current resume attached, to the Nominating Committee (email address; pharmacistswithoutborders@gmail.com)
1. Selection Criteria
Required:
PSF Canada member (pharmacist or pharmacy technician) - may register for membership on application before starting the position
Strong organizational skills to manage meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and other administrative tasks efficiently
Experience working within administrative roles
Sufficient availability to prepare for and attend evening/weekend meetings of the Board, committees, and working groups
Commitment to an estimated 5 hrs./week in volunteer hours (estimation)
Asset:
Current or prior leadership or management level experience
Previous Not-for profit/board volunteer experience
Experience with large and complex organizations
Knowledge and experience within global health
Variety of work experience within the profession of pharmacy, both in terms of positions held and practice environments
2. Roles and responsibilities
Participation in all Board, Steering, Executive, Governance and Quarterly Business meetings (approx. 3 meeting/month)
Book and manage online meeting invitations, agendas & videoconference links for AGM, Board, Steering, Executive and Quarterly Business meetings
Compile minutes and distribute minutes for AGM, Board and Steering meetings
Participate in the development of the annual report and annual general meeting prep work
Lead the logistics for setting up in-person annual meetings in collaboration with our administrators, if required
Monitor the document control policy and ensure all committees and subcommittees are properly filing their meeting minutes.
Maintain google drive access for the onboarding/offboarding of Directors and Coordinators
Maintain the archiving of old documents
If you have any questions please email Shellyza Sajwani (shellyza@gmail.com) or Julie Morin (juliemorin5@hotmail.com)
Supporter Engagement Coordinator
How to Apply:
If you have questions please contact Lauren Tailor at lstailor@uwaterloo.ca or use the button below
Supporter Engagement Coordinator
The Supporter Engagement Coordinator will oversee and provide leadership to the Supporter Engagement Committee ( Fundraising , Sponsorship Donation and Supporter Event Leads) and their teams. The coordinator will report directly to the Marketing Director.
RESPONDENTS MUST BE CANADIAN PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, OR STUDENTS
Act as the Chair for the Supporter Engagement Committee meetings. Organize meetings and ensure minutes are taken, distributed, posted to the google drive.
Collaborate in the development and implementation of the marketing strategy
Meet on a regular basis with the Supporter Engagement Committee
Attend quarterly meetings with the full marketing team
Ensure strategic timelines for the Supporter Engagement team are reported and minutes of meetings are documented and filed according to PSF documentation procedures
Provide quarterly reports to the Steering Committee on Marketing strategic milestones and timelines
Attend and actively participate in the Steering Committee meetings and contribute to strategies related to mission,marketing,and recruitment.
Recruit volunteer members for the Marketing team through PSF recruitment process
Develop strategies, timelines, and milestones and report quarterly on status with a final written report for the Annual General meeting
Participate in the recruitment of volunteer members for marketing team through PSF recruitment process
Commitment to an estimated 3 hrs./week in volunteer hours (this is a new position so the time requirement is an estimate)
If you have questions please contact Lauren Tailor at lstailor@uwaterloo.ca
Fundraising Team Member
How to Apply:
If you have questions please contact Marine Drieu La Rochelle at marine.drieu.la.rochelle@gmail.com
Fundraising Team (5 subcommittee positions available)
RESPONDENTS MUST BE CANADIAN PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, OR STUDENTS.
Actively participate in committee meetings
Participate in the organization and hosting of fundraising events
Solicit sponsorships and meet with potential sponsors
Research potential locations for events
Brainstorm ideas for future activities
Participate in the marketing and promotion of events
Contribute to budget management
Participate in ticket sales
Evaluate Committee events once they have been completed as part of an ongoing improvement process
Commitment to an estimated 5 hrs./month in volunteer hours may increase closer to the event.
If you have questions please contact Marine Drieu La Rochelle at marine.drieu.la.rochelle@gmail.com
Social Media Content Creators
How to Apply:
If you have questions please contact Lauren Tailor at lstailor@uwaterloo.ca
Social Media Content Creators (4 positions available)
RESPONDENTS MUST BE CANADIAN PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, OR STUDENTS
Responsible for running the LinkedIN, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts
Develop and upload original PSF Canada posts to our various social media accounts
Publishing stories: original content & sharing other reliable sources
Feature content about PSF Canada missions and volunteers on our social media platforms
Responding to questions & comments
Use Canva to create graphics for social media and communications projects
Social media engagement via development of quizzes, polls, contests etc.
Estimated Volunteer Hours/Week; 1-2 hours. Expect monthly and quarterly virtual team meetings.
If you have questions please contact Lauren Tailor at lstailor@uwaterloo.ca
Social Media French Translator
How to Apply:
If you have questions please contact Lauren Tailor at lstailor@uwaterloo.ca or use the button below
Social Media French Translator ( 3 positions available)
RESPONDENTS MUST BE CANADIAN PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, OR STUDENTS
Translate PSF Canada social media content from English to French
Translation may be required for social media posts, captions, graphics and more
Estimated Volunteer Hours/Week; 1 hour. Expect quarterly virtual team meetings.
If you have questions please contact Lauren Tailor at lstailor@uwaterloo.ca
Website Team
How to Apply:
If you have questions please contact Lauren Tailor at lstailor@uwaterloo.ca or use the button below
Website Team (1 lead position and 3 subcommittee positions available)
RESPONDENTS MUST BE CANADIAN PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, OR STUDENTS
Maintain current PSF Canada website
Manage logistics with website design and membership renewal
Keep website up to date with information about current missions, events, fundraisers and volunteers
Upload PSF materials to other platforms such as PSF Webinars to Youtube
Send communications (emails blasts) as requested by PSF committees to PSF members
Estimated Volunteer Hours/Week; 1 hour. Expect quarterly virtual team meetings.
If you have questions please contact Lauren Tailor at lstailor@uwaterloo.ca
Partnership & Donations Team
How to Apply:
If you have questions please contact Lauren Tailor at lstailor@uwaterloo.ca or use the button below
Partnership & Donations Team (2-3 positions available)
RESPONDENTS MUST BE CANADIAN PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, OR STUDENTS
Define “Partnership” and work with the co-presidents to determine PSF Canada’s partnership’s goal.
Work with other teams to develop visibility strategies for the recruitment of members and supporters.
Liaise with the memberships team when it comes to strategies to increase membership within one’s own region, and forming partnerships with key stakeholders within one’s own region
Collaborate in the development and implementation of the Partnership strategic milestones and timelines
Ensure strategic timelines for the Partnership are reported on quarterly and minutes of meetings are documented and filed according to PSF documentation procedures
Collaborate with the Fundraising and Communication Teams on the marketing strategy
Inform the Treasurer/ Executive with any contracts that require a signature or agreement, or any financial comments required in planning any fundraising events and money raised from these events
Estimated Volunteer Hours/Week; 1-2 hour. Expect monthly and quarterly virtual team meetings.
If you have questions please contact Lauren Tailor at lstailor@uwaterloo.ca
Provincial Team Leads
How to Apply:
If you have questions please contact Nicole Lee at nicolelee2366@gmail.com or use the button below
Provincial Team Leads (1 position available for each of the following provinces: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador)
RESPONDENTS MUST BE CANADIAN PHARMACISTS OR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
Identify and implement ways to increase the visibility of PSF within your province
Manage and liaise with PSF student representatives
Pursue initiatives such as PSF participation in local pharmacy conferences and career fairs in order to increase organization visibility
Work with the Communications/Social Media team to increase awareness of PSF
Work with the Fundraising team for development of fundraising initiatives
Estimated Volunteer Hours/Week; 1 hour. Expect monthly and quarterly virtual team meetings
If you have questions please contact Nicole Lee at nicolelee2366@gmail.com
Provincial Team Leads
How to Apply:
If you have questions please contact Nicole Lee at nicolelee2366@gmail.com or use the button below
Quebec Provincial Lead
Identify and implement ways to increase the visibility of PSF within your province
Manage and liaise with PSF student representatives
Give presentations to pharmacy technician and pharmacy student groups about PSF
Pursue initiatives such as PSF participation in local pharmacy conferences and career fairs in order to increase organization visibility
Work with the Communications/Social Media team to increase awareness of PSF
Work with the Fundraising team and PharmAid student group for development of fundraising initiatives
Estimated Volunteer Hours/Week; 1-3 hour. Expect monthly and quarterly virtual team meetings
If you have questions please contact Nicole Lee at nicolelee2366@gmail.com or Asma Mansuri at asmamansuri_90@hotmail.com.