Pharmacy and Supply Chain Officer at Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN) - 7 Openings

The Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN) LTD / GTE is the operational arm and an affiliate of Georgetown University Centre for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) in Nigeria. GGHN is a Non–profit, Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria that promotes best practices in health care delivery and research using local and internationally adapted models to strengthen health systems.

We require the services of individuals with skills and expertise to work on an anticipated HIV Care and Treatment program by USAID on the Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) in the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy and Supply Chain Officer

Locations: Bauchi (2), Jigawa (1) and Kano (4)
Employment Type: Full Time
Slots: 7 Openings

Job Overview

• Under the supervision of the Pharmacy & Supply Chain Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for the provision of technical guidance on pharmacy and supply chain-related activities to assigned Service Delivery Facilities in the state.
• The jobholder will ensure and support the effective communication and documentation of all Pharmacy and Supply Chain Management activities including pharmacy-related improvements and recommendations identified during site visits.
• S/he will conduct site visits and meeting with relevant stakeholders and will prepare monthly summary reports of all pharmacy and supply chain activities in assigned SDFs in the state and submit to the Pharmacy & Supply Chain Specialist as required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly and bi-monthly program reports on Pharmacy and Supply Chain activities.
• Maintain health facility issues log.
• Monitor and collate adverse drug reactions reports for the health facilities.
• Mentor facility focal staff on Pharmacy and Supply Chain activities.
• Participate in developing and updating Pharmacy and Supply Chain training manuals.
• Organize TDC meetings at all supported health facilities.
• Review last-mile distribution schedule for all assigned health facilities in the state.
• Act as a resource for all Pharmaceutical and Supply chain issues in assigned health facilities.
• Strengthen Pharmaceutical care practices in assigned facilities.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Procurement and Supply Management (PSM), GON, and facilities.
• Monitor distributor performance to assess the ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Participate in capacity building activities for Pharmacy focal staff at facility level
• Monitor reporting rates and timeliness of reporting for facilities in the assigned sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Education: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.

Prior Work Experience: 

• Two (2) - Three (3) years post-NYSC experience and two (2) years of mandatory knowledge and experience in the implementation of pharmacy and supply chain management services in HIV/AIDS program.

Job Knowledge: 

• In-depth professional knowledge of development principles, concepts, and practices, especially as they relate to the assignment is required.
• This includes a thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical and supply chain management issues in Nigeria and the approaches to address them.
• The job holder should have knowledge of the country's government health care system and structures including familiarity with Ministry of Health policies, program priorities, and regulations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be experienced in hospital pharmacy operations and hospital inventory management operations, have experience in dealing with difficult and sensitive situations professionally, must have the ability to work under pressure, efficiently handle multiple tasks, quickly find creative solutions to problems and challenges that arise, and manage stress and time in a fast-paced work and fluid operating environment.
• The holder must have the ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork, cooperation, and learning. Willingness and ability to travel, Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity,
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. and Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.

Application Closing Date
22nd February, 2022.