Job Summary

Review and monitor the implementation of systems and guidelines for providing Pharmaceutical services in the region in line with Baylor Foundation Uganda Medical Logistics and Supply Chain mission and related guidelines for NMS and MoH.

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quarterly regional activity work plan, procurement plan, and budget for medical logistics activities and as well provide technical support in the functionality of district procurement committees in the region in line with Baylor-Uganda Medical logistics objectives and MoH related guidelines.
• Maintain an updated hard copy records and electronic data bases for tracking of all ‘inventory and supplies’ received & stored at regional office and issued to Baylor supported HFs as monitor the update of inventory records and data bases per district in region in line with the Baylor-Uganda pharmacy Operating Procedures.
• Conduct periodic needs assessment and build capacity of Health workers in Health Facilities and at District involved in handling procurements, storage and use of health commodities through training, mentorships and support supervision in line with Baylor Uganda and MoH pharmaceutical SOPs.
• Monitor the forecasting and ordering process for each supported Health Facilities in alignment to the national supply chain (NMS) for health commodities and distribute buffer supplies as per the facility requests in case an emergency and NMS supply chain delay in line with Baylor Foundation Uganda and MoH pharmaceutical SOPs.
• Perform stock spot checks in selected supported Health Facilities and facilitate both internal and external audits and provide all the necessary information for the effective audit as well as follow up on the audit recommendations in line with Baylor-Uganda, & MoH Pharmacy SOPs.
• Monitor the implementation of pharmacovigilance programs in supported Health Facilities and support Health Workers to identify, manage and report adverse drug reactions to National Drug Authority (NDA) for each district in line with Baylor Uganda and MoH pharmaceutical SOPs.
• Review and monitor the implementation of periodic performance targets for buffer stock management and medical logistics supply chain then write and submit periodic reports to key stakeholders in line with Baylor-Uganda pharmacy Operating Procedures
• Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, and advocate for coordinated and harmonized interventions in handling medical logistics & buffer stock management Baylor-Uganda Medical logistics objectives and MoH related guidelines
• Carry out operational research on the areas of supply chain and logistics to guide and provide lessons to improve performance then document best work practices in HFs and promote knowledge sharing through CMEs on areas of health commodities new developments and changes in line with Baylor-Uganda research guidelines and Pharmacy SOPs.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:

•  A Degree in Pharmacy or a relevant diploma in Pharmacy with a degree in Procurement and Supply Chain management or professional qualifications in CIPS.
• At least three years of working experience in medical logistics health systems strengthening.
• 3 Years Relevant Experience

NOTE:

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references, and academic documents Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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