Pharmaceutical Services Care and Logistics Officer at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria.  We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Services Care and Logistics Officer

Job ID.: CSU81
Location: Kaduna
Grant duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.

Do You Have What It Takes To Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities:
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Team Purpose

• The Clinical services Unit (CSU) is the main services delivery unit of the organization and responsible for the delivery of both quantitative and qualitative key program performance targets. 
• The unit Contributes to health system strengthening through provision of systematic and purposeful knowledge and skill transfer to supported facility’s health workers through a structured and effective engagement.
• Relevant skills and knowledge are aligned with the organizational and grant’s goal of building people and sustainable systems through learning.
• This unit  prepare all intended beneficiaries through the adapting of the organizational learning culture with a view to developing self-confidence, creative, system thinking, communications and feedback skills in program implementation. 
• In collaboration with prevention and priority population unit, the CSU reviews and analyzes sites performance, identify implementation bottle necks and provide structured approaches to improve performance as well as recommends possible solutions to mitigate services disruptions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Incumbent will plan and support the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care services and the implementation of an efficient health commodity logistics system in accordance with donor requirements and stipulated guidelines of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
• S/he will take the lead y in managing the pharmaceutical care aspects of the HIV care and treatment program, develop work plans and activities in concordance with the Government of Nigeria’s stipulated guidelines/standards at all healthcare facilities supported by the organization.
• Tracks, monitors and conducts inventory analysis of all pharmacy stock using monitoring tools, spread sheets and data bases. Assists in periodic training of pharmacy, medical, nursing and counseling staff at sites supported by the HIV care and treatment program. Prepares and submits periodic progress reports pharmaceutical and logistics services from the sites supported to implement the HIV care and treatment program.

Qualifications and Experience

• Incumbent must be a Registered Pharmacist. A Master's Degree in Pharmacy Sciences is an added advantage
• At least four years experience working as a hospital-based pharmacist
• Must have a working knowledge of and experience with HIV care and treatment medication
• Must have experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance
• Proven ability to design and implement procedures
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Must have a broad-based knowledge of and experience with computerized systems in pharmaceutical warehousing and QA.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2023.