LVCT Health Commodities Specialist Job

LVCT Health Commodities Specialist Job

Commodities Specialist Job, Current Pharmaceutical Jobs In Kenya,

Job purpose

The Commodities Specialist will be responsible for providing technical leadership in the management of pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals towards promoting commodity security and strengthening commodity supply chain management systems in facilities, sub Counties, and Counties in all USAIDStawisha Pwani program areas.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare commodity strategic plans, work plans, budgets, and performance reports as per USAID requirements.


• Support a sustainable supply chain for HIV/AIDS and FP/RMNCAH and Nutrition commodities in the counties by working closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure prompt approval and timely delivery of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical supplies. 


• Conduct training and staff mentorship in USAID-supported facilities on selection, forecasting, reordering, monitoring and reporting of health commodities. 


• Strengthen logistical systems for management of health commodities to ensure conformity with the Kenya Quality Model for Health (KQMH) guidelines. 


• Ensure rapid response and contingency support in the event of commodity shortages and compliance with the USAID commodity regulations. 


• Develop and monitor implementation of the project supply chain quality improvement system. 


• Develop and strengthen pharmacovigilance monitoring, reporting systems and Medicine and Therapeutic Committees (MTC) together with the relevant stakeholders. 


• Provide short turn-around responses to donor, government and partner requests on commodities and supply chain relevant to Stawisha Pwani project. 


• Actively participate in the development/revision of county and national commodity and supply chain-related strategies and strategic plans, policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) through the respective commodity Technical Working Groups. 

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Pharmacy or related sciences.


• Post-graduate qualifications in pharmacy, healthcare management, and/ or commodity/supply chain management andanother relevant field will be an added advantage. 8-year work experience, with 5 of those being in donor-funded programs. Commodity andsupply chain management experience is highly desirable. 


• Good communication, training, and analytical skills. Proven ability to foster and sustain relationships within projects andwithgovernments and donors. 


• Ability to work in a team. 


• A valid professional certificate and practice.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications and CV along with a cover letter expressing interest and indicating Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org . The position applied for and the reference number should be clearly indicated in the subject line and cover letter.

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Nancy Jepleting2023-01-17T17:24:26+03:00

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