The Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain District Coordinator will provide pharmaceutical services within USAID Zambia Integrated Health-supported sites and perform standard logistics/ supply chain data processes and activities at health facility level to enable effective availability of health commodities.

REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reporting To: Provincial Supply Chain Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION
Closely work with the Pharmaceutical and laboratory Units at DHOs and the USAID Zambia Integrated Health Provincial Supply Chain Coordinator to ensure that there is steady supply of medical, pharmaceutical and laboratory supplies in supported facilities
Participate in ARVs, Essential Medicines and other HIV related pharmaceutical supplies’ forecasting and quantification at District level
Develop and spearhead the enforcement of standard operation procedures on the management of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Laboratory products in all USAID Zambia Integrated Health supported facilities
Leads pharmaco-vigilance services among ART beneficiaries in all USAID Zambia Integrated Health supported facilities and communities to achieve desired treatment outcomes.
Provide technical support to Pharmacy Technologists, Counsellors, and Lay Counsellors on usage of logistics tools (DARs, logbooks, stock control cards – both paper based and electronic tools) to ensure efficient use of HIV test kits and accountability for each test used
From time-to-time conduct supply chain audit inspections and provide technical support services in all SAFE supported facilities to ensure that there is accountability in the supply chain management of Medical, Pharmaceuticals and Laboratory commodities
Review HIV-related commodities logistics management information system (LMIS) data to identify trends in consumption and inventory management in the district
Ensures that data between clinics and pharmacies on the use of ARVs and other drugs are synchronized
Plan for buffer stock to take care of shortages in medical, pharmaceutical and laboratory supplies including HIV test kits and selected essential drugs at District level
Ensure that mobile ART service teams are well stocked and that teams properly store the ART commodities and accurately documents usage/dispensation
Work closely with the MOH and the USAID Zambia Integrated Health Provincial Supply Chain Coordinator in ensuring that the lab and pharmacy teams are fully equipped with the necessary logistics tools and knowledge to conduct their work
Work with MOH staff in reviewing set targets against monthly commodity consumption and guide clinicians and initiation of Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT).
Provide technical assistance to ensure supply chain and clinical activities for strategic initiatives such as targeted testing and multi- month dispensing of ARVs are harmonized and monitored in USAID Zambia Integrated Health supported facilities.
Facilitate timely distribution and redistribution of HIV Test Kits, ARVs and Medical supplies to ensure commodity security in all USAID Zambia Integrated Health supported facilities
Work with the facility teams to establish weekly and monthly reporting tools and identify potential supply chain gaps early and develop responses to mitigate impact on service delivery
Compile weekly and monthly logistical data and make timely submission to the Provincial Supply Chain Coordinator for decision making
Provide supervision to Pharmacy Staff and verify that USAID Zambia Integrated Health regulations, roles and responsibilities and pharmaceutical product quality management best practices are enforced consistently

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
Experience: 3 years plus
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Degree in Pharmacy
Software: Sound knowledge of Microsoft Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and other related software.
Equipment: Experience and knowledge of eLMIS is desired
Knowledge Of: HIV Tests, ARVs and Essential Medicines Logistics management. Previous public-sector experience preferably within HIV/AIDS field
Skills To: Excellent written and verbal English skills are required. Excellent analytical skills
Ability To: Plan, coordinate and manage multiple activities and adjust to changing priorities
Other Requirements: Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia and a valid practicing Licence

ORGANISATION
Industry: NGO
Culture: Dynamic
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Any

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Employment: Contract
Remuneration: Negotiable