Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 22 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job summary
Responsible for developing and monitoring the implementation of systems and guidelines for providing pharmaceutical services/Medical logistics to support efficient operations in Kampala

Responsibilities and duties
• Develop systems, policies, and standard operating procedures and guidelines for the provision of pharmaceutical services in the project reg
• Develop pharmacy procurement plans and provide technical support in procurement evaluation of pharmacy-oriented bids.
• Develop the pharmacy sections operation strategy.
• Develop periodic consolidated ROM Pharmaceutical work plan, and procurement plan and manage the budget.
• Provide Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models that are adapted to provide HIV treatment and care to either address specific barriers/bottlenecks or ease access to HIV treatment and care for a subgroup of persons living with HIV
• Review and analyze prescription data reports from supported Health Units to detect and verify root causes of errors and make pharmaceutical recommendations on drug treatment
• Organize the quarterly and monthly audits of pharmacy operations at supported Health Units and monitor the implementation of the recommendations.
• Monitor the supply system for pharmaceutical products in line with established SOPs.
• Monitor the implementation of pharmaceutical activities across the organization and write periodic consolidated reports regarding the performance of the department.
• Develop a capacity-building plan and monitor the implementation of the plan across ROM-supported sites.
• Review and monitor the implementation of strategies for identification, implementation and closing of quality improvement projects
• Identify and follow up the utilization of resource mobilization opportunities for ROM.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, and advocate for coordinated and harmonized interventions in handling medical logistics & buffer stock management ROM’s Medical logistics objectives and MoH related guidelines.
• Identify research opportunities and monitor the conducting of research findings
• Carry out operational research on the areas of supply chain and logistics to guide and provide lessons to improve performance then document best work practices in Health Facilities
• Promote knowledge sharing through CMEs on areas of health commodities new developments and changes in line with ROM research guidelines and Pharmacy SOPs
• Provide leadership and direction to the team.
• Mentor and coach team members

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Master’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics / Public Health. A pharmacy related masters is an added advantage
• A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Procurement and Logistics/ Public Health or Diploma in Pharmacy with experience in commodities/programming
• A minimum of 7 years total working experience with at least 4 years in a Senior role
• Experience in medical logistics health system strengthening at managerial level.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Send a cover letter and CV/resume with 3 professional referees in PDF as one document. Both Cover letter and CV/Resume must not exceed 4 pages. Please send your application to the Human Resources Manager through the email: jobs@reachoutmbuya.org  not later than Friday, 29th September 2023 at 5.00 PM (EAT). with the position applied for as the Email Subject. No need to attach other documents at this level.

Note:
ROM is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce and does not charge a recruitment fee at any stage of the recruitment
Any Form of lobbying or canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Applications beyond the deadline will not be considered.
ROM is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination, or harassment.


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