Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB TITLE: PHARMACY PROGRAM OFFICER
LOCATION: Provincial Health Office
JOB PURPOSE: To provide TB/HIV related pharmaceutical services and activities in the supported districts to enable uninterrupted supply of logistics
REPORTS TO: Clinical Care Specialist .

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY (MAIN DUTIES)
• Undertakes regular stocking of TB/HIV pharmaceutical logistics, updates inventory data for both electronic and paper based records at the provincial hub
• Undertakes proper storage of TB/HIV related pharmaceutical logistics and supplies
• Undertakes regular stocking of TB/HIV pharmaceutical logistics, updates inventory data for both electronic and paper based records at the provincial hub
• Undertakes proper storage of TB/HIV related pharmaceutical logistics and supplies
• Supports districts in timely placement of orders to ensure uninterrupted supply of TB/HIV logistics
• Provides logistical support to all supported districts to enable fast tracking of clients stable on ART and provides 6 months' supply (6MMS) of both ARVs and TPT.
• Devise strategies for districts to implement the best way to supply TB/HIV drugs to fast tracked clients in supported districts
• Undertakes technical support to supported districts to ensure efficient use of TB/HIV logistics
• Supports supported districts in commodity management (forecasting, quantification and ordering) to ensure uninterrupted supply of TB/HIV and related logistics
• Monitors treatment regimens for clients on TB and ART and collaborates with ART providers to ensure that all PLHIV are on standard regimens
• Ensures that all effects of TB/HIV and related drugs are monitored timely to identify and evaluate adverse reactions by supported districts
• Compiles weekly, monthly, quarterly as well as any ad-hoc reports as required in the required formats
• Undertakes timely operational research activities in pharmaceutical services

Job Skills: Not Specified

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 certificate with at least five O-level credits:
• Degree in Pharmacy Registered with Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid Practicing License.
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in TB/HIV Programme
• Must be trained in WHO ART Modules
• Experience in PEPFAR supported TB/HIV programs will be an added advantage
• Trained in Project management and supply chain will be an added advantage
• Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages.
• Must between the Age of 21 years and 55years.
Other skills/Attributes:
• Computer literate, Managerial skills, Interpersonal relations, initiative

Job Education Requirements: Degree in Pharmacy

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents: Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, NRC, Academic and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration and Practicing license with relevant Professional Bodies were applicable to the address below by 17:00hrs Thursday 30" July 2020.
Successful applicants will be appointed on one year contract subject to renewal depending on performance.
Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked on the envelope with the position being applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Address applications to:
The Provincial Health Director
Provincial Health Office Independence Road
P.O.Box 910022
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