Pharmacist Job in Kisumu Kenya at ICAP of Columbia University

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Applications are invited for the following position:

Pharmacist

Location: Kisumu with travel to ICAP sites in Nyanza

Overall Job Function:

Reporting to the Regional Director, Nyanza, the Pharmacist will provide technical support to strengthen best pharmacy practices and drug logistics management and information systems at facility level, central sites and regional level in ICAP supported facilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement procedures and guidelines on forecasting, storage and stock management, procurement and distribution of drugs at central level in line with national policies
• Oversee pharmaceutical supply management, including needs estimation, drugs quantification, procurement and distribution systems management
• Support facilities to develop site specific SOPs for dispensing of antiretroviral drugs and drugs for management of opportunistic infections
• Strengthen logistics management information systems for pharmaceutical commodities
• Organize and facilitate trainings for providers on ARV commodity management
• Work closely with the health management teams to support adequate and reliable supply of ARVs, OI drugs and commodities at sites
• Collaborate with the provincial and district pharmacists through combined supportive supervision and mentorship to ARV dispensers and in the monitoring of drug and logistics information systems at facility level

Qualifications:

• Pharmacy degree 3-5 experience in working with HIV/AIDS program
• Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation and management of the supply of the chain system
• Computer skill including ability to use word and excel

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the

HR and Administration Manager,
ICAP
icap.vacancies@gmail.com

on or before 14th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

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