Job Summary:
The Supply Chain Manager (Pharmaceuticals) will primarily manage the Supply Chain Management (SCM) technical advisory arm of RHITES-E Activity for all key health commodities (including pharmaceuticals and laboratory). S/He will give supervisory and technical assistance for forecasting, quantification, ordering/reporting, storage and use for HIV/AIDS, TB, RMNCH, malaria, and nutrition commodities in all RHITES-E supported districts and health facilities. He/She will supervise a team of Supply Chain Technical Officers responsible for direct technical support to the districts and health facilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strengthen commodity (pharmaceutical and Laboratory) logistics information management and tracking at health facilities through Supervision Performance Assessment and Recognition Strategy (SPARS) implementation, and use of electronic systems such as DHIS 2 for Web-Based Ordering Systems (WAOS), Rx solutions and open MRS.
Support health facilities within the region to effectively implement the Differentiated Service Delivery Models (DSD) for HIV infected clients in care, by ensuring constant availability of commodities.
Ensure the national Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) is kept up to date at all health facilities within RHITES-E region.
Determine the training needs, including identification of potential Medicines Management Supervisors (MMS) and develop the modules for capacity building of health workers involved in SCM within the region.
Represent the project at the Ministry of Health Technical Working Group (TWG) on medicines procurement and management.
Support the revitalization of Medicines and Therapeutic committees (MTCs) at HC IV and hospital levels.
Coordinate the adherence to drug policies and regulations at supported facilities.
Monitor attainment of supply chain performance targets and appraise the systems from time to time.
Quantify and leverage supplies for HIV/AIDS, TB, RMNCAH, malaria, and nutrition commodities not supplied by NMS/JMS/MAUL from other sources.
Develop and maintain databases for all relevant commodities to avail real time information on lead times, reporting histories, and supervision visits at all levels.
Support health facilities to establish logistics management teams to conduct 5S in addition to CQI to bridge service delivery gaps.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the IntraHealth Supply Chain Manager (Pharmaceuticals) career placement must hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent, with Masters in Public Health or Business Administration, or Logistics and Supplies Chain management.
At least five years of related work experience
Excellent communication orally and written
Excellent computer skills especially Ms word, excel and internet
Very good leadership skills and a team player
Competencies
Accountability – Holds self accountable for all work activities and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.
Service Excellence – Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.
Effective Communication (Oral and Written) – Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Planning and Organizing – Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; and monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
Interpersonal Relationships – Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across departments in a constructive and collaborative manner.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join IntraHealth International in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link
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