Health Strat Project Officer – Health Supply Chain Jobs in Kakamega Kenya
Health Strat Project Officer – Health Supply Chain Jobs in Kakamega Kenya
Health Strat is a leading Kenyan, public health organization that designs and delivers impactful 360° health system strengthening solutions that are applicable to low and middle-income countries.
Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of Regional Team Lead with guidance from the Health Supply Chain
Technical Advisor, the responsibility of the incumbent will be to drive the fulfillment of the
core function within health supply chain requirements by adopting and implementing
appropriate strategy for ensuring a functional and dependable system of health supply chain
to support a successful TB/HIV program in allocated region
Primary Responsibilities:
With support from the Health Supply Chain Technical Advisor, provide guidance to
ensure that health care facility overall pharmaceutical management procedures follow
respective Ministry of Health guidelines for drug management protocols and are compliant with all regulatory requirements.
Collect, synthesize and transmit data and information related to drugs and health care
supplies utilization at project-supported health care facilities has input into forecasting
future needs
Participate in site capacity assessment activities; analyze, interpret and disseminate results to relevant stakeholders for decision making and service improvement
Prepare and submit the monthly health supply chain project implementation report
Participating in dashboard reviews of project clinical outcomes and utilizing project data
to prioritize medical interventions
Contribute to quarterly and annual program reports on Project
Confirm the receipt of ARVs and health care supplies and drugs from the in-country
warehousing agents and enhance commodity tracking operations.
Act as a resource for the allocated region on all pharmaceutical issues.
With support from the Health Supply Chain Technical Advisor, develop the most
efficient and cost-effective supply routes of ARVs and health supplies and drugs to supported health care facilities
Representation of the organization in commodity management fora at the sub county
level
Training
Institute training and capacity building of supported health care facilities health staff on
forecasting drug and health supply needs, procurement, tracking inventory, storage,
dispensing, good pharmacy practice and
monitoring of pharmaceuticals locally.
Mentorship
Participating in dashboard reviews of project clinical outcomes and utilizing project data
to prioritize medical interventions
Support management of ARVs and laboratory supply chain in allocated region
Work with health care facilities to implement pharmacy related improvements and
recommendations identified during site supervision and capacity assessments.
Person Specifications:
Academic Qualifications: and experience
Minimum of a diploma in Pharmacy
A degree in health systems or relevant field is an added advantage
Professional Qualifications:
Registration with the Pharmacy and poisons board
Experience:
At least 5 years of relevant work experience with 2 years’ experience at supervisory level in
public care health management
Skills:
Ability to clearly communicate results of work both orally and in writing
Excellent computer skills and proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
Analytical and report writing skills
Strong time management and communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to work well under pressure
Planning and organizational skills
Capacity to work both in a team and independently and the ability to utilize adult
learning strategies in education.
Maintain competence through pharmaceutical practice.
How to Apply
Please email: a cover letter detailing your suitability, Curriculum Vitae, contact information
for three referees (name, email address, and telephone number) and a copy of your most
recent pay slip.
Please include the job title that you are applying for on the subject of the email and send to operations@healthstrat.co.ke by 5:00pm 30th January 2019.
For more information and job application details, see; Health Strat Project Officer – Health Supply Chain Jobs in Kakamega Kenya
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