Commodities Specialist
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.
