African Regional Office

IPSF Secretariat: Andries Bickerweg 5, P.O. Box 84200, 2508 AE The Hague, The Netherlands.
Tel: +31-70-302 19 92 - Fax: +31-70-302 19 99 - Email: ipsf@ipsf.org - Website: www.ipsf.org
Registered under Dutch Law: 40413709
International Pharmaceutical
Students Federation
Call for IPSF African Regional Office (AfRO)
Regional Working Group (RWG) 2014 -15

IPSF is calling for interested members to run for the positions in the IPSF AfRO
RWG 2014-15.

The IPSF Regional Office is a functional extension of the IPSF Executive
structured by elected and/appointed pharmacy students and recent graduates
from IPSF member countries of a specific IPSF region, forming Regional Working
Group. Its mission shall be to advance and support the aims and objectives of the
Federation at regional level.

If you are interested in a particular position listed here, you should contact the
relevant IPSF Regional Working Group member (contact below) before the
deadline for applications in order to get acquainted with the responsibilities you
will handle.

Please submit your nomination form to secretary@afro.ipsf.org no later
than Saturday, 28th June 2014, 2359hrs Zimbabwe time (GMT + 2).

Below are the role descriptions of the various positions.


Chairperson

As the Chairperson, you are responsible for:
Representing the Regional Office
Co-ordinating and overseeing the implementation of IPSF projects and
activities in the region
Ensuring sound financial standing and administration
Establishing further relations with student and professional organisations in
the region as instructed by the IPSF Executive
Oversee the organization of regional events
Offering leadership and direction towards strategic goals.

You will be required to represent the IPSF Regional Office at all official functions
and to make any public announcements on behalf of the IPSF Regional Office.
Confidence and proficiency in oral and written English; presentation and
communication skills; effective time management and organisational skills are
important to the position.

One of the most important roles you play is in supporting your fellow Regional
Working Group members on projects, reviewing documents, publications and
content for projects, and giving feedback on various issues. Hence, the ability to
lead and work well in a team is vital to be innovative in solving problems,








African Regional Office
IPSF Secretariat: Andries Bickerweg 5, P.O. Box 84200, 2508 AE The Hague, The Netherlands.
Tel: +31-70-302 19 92 - Fax: +31-70-302 19 99 - Email: ipsf@ipsf.org - Website: www.ipsf.org
Registered under Dutch Law: 40413709
International Pharmaceutical
Students Federation
ensuring projects follow timelines and action plans, and to implement new
projects and ideas. Previous experience in a leadership role is necessary.

To meet these responsibilities you should be prepared to travel to attend local,
regional and international events. As Chairperson of the Regional Office you are
also an IPSF Executive member and therefore will be expected to correspond
regularly with Executive members. You should promote IPSF and your Regional
Office through all means; monitor progress on projects and activities; and
actively investigate and follow up on opportunities for strategic development.

This position is best suited to someone who is able to take a year off work or
study or perhaps undertake part-time commitments only so that you are able to
commit at least 15-20 hours a week to the position.

The Chairperson should be able in a financial position where they are able to
attend regional events, Executive meetings, member association and pharmacy
related events. As Chairperson of a Regional Office, it is a wonderful opportunity
to become deeper involved with IPSF, to be inspired as well as to inspire others
are you ready to take the challenge?

All questions regarding this position should be addressed to IPSF AfRO
Chairperson (Prosper Maposa) chairperson@afro.ipsf.org

Secretary

As the secretary, you are responsible for ensuring that the Regional Office runs
smoothly in close cooperation with the Chairperson. The Secretary needs to be
familiar with the Regional Office Documents as it is their responsibility to ensure
that the Regional Office complies with the Regional Office Documents. It is also
the responsibility of the secretary to issue notice and to distribute the agendas
and minutes of all Regional Working Group meetings.

Essential abilities of the secretary are to be proficient in written and spoken
English, to be organised, have an eye for detail and good communication, time
management and personal relations skills. The secretary is expected to maintain
contact with all members of the Regional Working Group and will be expected to
contact with members, IPSF exec and other external organisations. To complete
the activities of the Secretary, approximately 10 to 15 hours per week is
required.

All questions regarding this position should be addressed to IPSF AfRO Secretary
(Liniah Mumbengwegwi) secretary@afro.ipsf.org











African Regional Office
IPSF Secretariat: Andries Bickerweg 5, P.O. Box 84200, 2508 AE The Hague, The Netherlands.
Tel: +31-70-302 19 92 - Fax: +31-70-302 19 99 - Email: ipsf@ipsf.org - Website: www.ipsf.org
Registered under Dutch Law: 40413709
International Pharmaceutical
Students Federation

Internal Coordination and Communication Officer (ICCO)

As Internal Coordination and Communication Officer, you will be responsible for
developing publication materials and updating website for the Regional Office.
The main Regional Office publications are the e-newsletter and the Regional
Office Annual Report. The responsibility of the ICCO is to take care of the content
and the design of the publications. It is also the ICCOs responsibility to ensure
that the website is maintained and continually up to date. To be able to update
the Regional Office website its essential to have the basic knowledge to manage
a website, and to be familiar with both technical details and the content of the
website.

Beside that, the ICCO is also responsible for designing, making and inventing new
and imaginative ways of promoting the Regional Office and its projects such as
flyers, posters, booklets depending on the plans for the year. Time commitment
to the position ranges from 5 to 10 hours per week.

All questions regarding this position should be addressed to IPSF AfRO ICCO
(Davji Atellah) icco@emro.ipsf.org

Regional Relations Officer (RRO)

The Regional Relations Officer is responsible for maintaining communication
with IPSF Regional Member countries to ensure they are satisfied with what IPSF
and the Regional Office has to offer, and in turn bringing forth recommendations
for improvement from members to the Regional Working Group. A significant
portion of this portfolio is dedicated to the promotion of IPSF and the Regional
Office to Non-Member countries, through mailings and updates, and most
importantly by travelling and doing promotional tours wherever and whenever
possible in collaboration with the Membership Promotion Committee and IPSF
Chairperson of Internal Relations.

The Regional Relations Officer is also responsible for updating information lists
of Contact Persons, Student Exchange Officers, and Individual Members in the
Region. Besides organising promotional tours and visits, one can expect to
dedicate 10 hours a week to completing Regional Relations tasks. It is also
important to focus on promoting IPSF and the Regional Office to current
members to maintain activity and strength in the Regional Office and ultimately,
the Federation.

Assets that will be important for successfully meeting the expectations of this
position are excellent communication skills, extensive knowledge of the IPSF and
the Regional Office and how it operates, motivation to travel and promote the
Federation and its activities, and a contagious exuberance for IPSF.








African Regional Office
IPSF Secretariat: Andries Bickerweg 5, P.O. Box 84200, 2508 AE The Hague, The Netherlands.
Tel: +31-70-302 19 92 - Fax: +31-70-302 19 99 - Email: ipsf@ipsf.org - Website: www.ipsf.org
Registered under Dutch Law: 40413709
International Pharmaceutical
Students Federation

All questions regarding this position should be addressed to IPSF AfRO RRO
(Klara Brown) rro@afro.ipsf.org

Regional Projects Officer (RPO)

As the Regional Projects Officer, you are responsible for coordinating the
implementation of IPSF projects at the Regional level. Thus you will be required
to work closely with the relevant IPSF.

The Regional Projects Officer focuses on projects in the Region. In doing so, the
Regional Projects Officer will also be responsible for promotion of the approved
projects and to work closely with the Regions ICCO to develop appropriate
promotional material. The Regional Projects Officer will be required to have
some degree of communication with member countries in the promotion and
implementation of IPSF projects at the national level.

Because of the variety of projects that the Regional Projects Officer may be
involved with, and the many people that they have to cooperate closely with, it is
important for the Regional Projects Officer to have impeccable communication
skills, time management and organisation. Having a creative streak would also be
beneficial for the Regional Projects Officer. To meet the responsibilities of a
Regional Projects Officer, approximately 10-15 hours per week is required.

All questions regarding this position should be addressed to IPSF AfRO RPO
(Zakaria Thamri) rpo@emro.ipsf.org

Please submit your nomination form to secretary@afro.ipsf.org no later
than Saturday, 28th June 2014, 2359hrs Zimbabwe time (GMT + 2).