Pharmacist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.To participate in proposal writing for procurement of Malaria Commodities, and provide procurement updates of Commodities procured through funds from GF and other donors;

ii.To coordinate supply chain activities and rational use of Medicines to be conducted in timely manner, 

iii.To collaborate with Regional, District and Implementing Partners in development and review of national guidelines, training packages, strategic plan, operational plan, Malaria commodities assessment tools for proper provision of quality Malaria Services and data management of Malaria Commodities;

iv.To build capacity to health care workers and Malaria partners on Malaria logistics system in order to ensure data quality, timely reporting and adherence to the national guidelines;

v.To develop an assessment tool to assist in evaluating performance of supply chain system and ensure key performance Indicators are monitored to improve supply chain management;

vi.To identify potential break downs in the HIV, TB and Malaria commodities logistics system and taking corrective and remedial actions to avoid service interruptions for improvement of health services;

vii.To prepare detailed monthly stock status reports, detailing information but not limited to Malaria pharmaceuticals and supplies, procurements and deliveries in pipeline, and stocks at risk of expiries;

viii.To develop a feedback mechanism to ensure that approved stock status of Malaria commodities including pediatric formulations reports are disseminated to all levels of the health system and implementing partners;

ix.To provide update and metrics to guide implementation e.g. assumptions;

x.To support LGAs in initiating procurement through ELMIS under MSD; and

xi.To provide updated quarterly stock status reports from LGAs level by liaising with MSD.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Pharmacy with minimum of 2-3 years working experience as Laboratory Scientist in Hospitals and must possess valid license of practice from the Tanzania Pharmacy Council. Master of Public Health or any other related Master program will be added advantage.

REMUNERATION: Attractive remuneration package in