Senior Pharmacist

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH/HQs

Reports to: Principal Pharmacist - Supply Chain and Logistics

Qualifications: Bachelor of Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Experience At least three (3) years’ working experience as a Pharmacist in Government. Other

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Duties and

a) Participate in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of pharmaceutical supply chain activities. b) Support forecasting, quantification and procurement planning for medicines and health supplies. c) Monitor availability and distribution of medicines and health supplies to health facilities.

d) Monitor stock levels and inventory management of stock-outs, overstocking, expiries and wastage. e) Ensure proper storage, handling and distribution of medicines and health supplies in accordance with approved standards. f) Monitor pharmaceutical supply chain performance and identify gaps requiring corrective action. g) Provide technical guidance to health facilities and stakeholders on medicines supply chain and logistics management. h) Liaise with National Medical Stores, National Drug Authority and other relevant stakeholders on pharmaceutical supply-chain matters. i) Participate in development and implementation of pharmaceutical supply- chain policies, guidelines, standards and procedures.

j) Participate in capacity building, mentorship and technical support for pharmacy and supply-chain personnel. k) Prepare and submit periodic reports on pharmaceutical supply-chain activities and performance. l) Manage and account for allocated resources. m) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Page 7 of 62