Job for Pharmacist at Population Services International/Tanzania

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation:	Pharmacist	Region: DSM
Division:	Supply Chain	Post grading:		Level 5
Compiled by:	Human Resources
Date compiled:	June 2014

PSI  MISSION & VISION

VISION A Tanzania where people are empowered to lead healthy lives. MISSION Through sustainable and effective collaboration, to measurably improve the health of vulnerable people in Tanzania by promoting healthy behaviours and delivering quality affordable products and services. CORE VALUES: Result oriented: we are committed to maximizing health impact in all our programme areas by optimal use of resources. Collaborative : strengthening partnership to improve the health of Tanzanians Innovative: in designing, implementing and measuring our interventions Effective: ensuring timely delivery of affordable, quality health products and services to the community.

1. CORE JOB DESCRIPTION

·         To ensure that the organization procure the right drugs which are in line with the rules and regulations of the country, and making sure that the procured drugs  are placed at the right place with the right atmosphere in the warehouse  

2.	ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
	Report to:              Director of Supply Chain.

3.	KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1	Planning ·         Helping Reproductive health to procure quality drugs and equipments, keeping up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses. ·         Overseeing the ordering and safe storage of medical products
2	Organizing Representing PSI at all meetings concerning the quality of drugs. Coordinator of the ACT Subsidy project. Assist National and Zonal product distributors in detailing activities. Working with the Ministry of Health and social welfare through regulatory authorities such as Tanzania Food and Drug Authority and Tanzania Bureau of Standards through following available procedures on management of drug supplies, importation, and etc Provide information and make recommendations about new orders and purchases (pharmaceuticals).
3	Social Franchising Roles •                      Input to the program QA system in support for quality branding of all the medical equipments •                      Input as needed during the pre-packaging of the IMCI drugs at the warehouse •                      Support with sourcing of the relevant market information to support the procurement of the various medical equipments and commodity needs for the program •                      Input as needed in support to the program during developing of the procurement plans for the medical supplies/commodities •                      Support the program on implementing the franchise program with the ADDO network including recruiting the ADDO, training them, provision of the IEC materials and ensure successful execution of the program activities •                      Support the role out of the franchise in the ADDOs through provision of the technical support to the medical detailers on IMCI drugs
4	Monitoring & Evaluation. Supervision at ware house on the following areas: o    The quality of drugs that is stored in the warehouse. o    The storage condition of drugs, i.e. quality of storage facility. o    Monitoring stock movement in terms of out of stock products and expires. Supervising the quality of repackaging process and final product for familia oral contraceptives and all medical consumables at the ware house. Working according to legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products General supervision in regions and districts where PSI pharmaceutical products are distributed.

4. AUTHORIZATION LEVEL

·         N/A

5. PERSON SPECIFICATION

5.1 QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

·         Degree in Pharmacy.

·         Certified pharmacist by the Tanzanian Board of Pharmacist

5.2 WORKING EXPERIENCE

·         Five -Two years of experience in a similar position

5.3 CORE COMPETENCIES (Knowledge Base, Skills Base and Behaviour Base)

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in  English;
• Computer knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of honesty and integrity.
• Ability to work with teams and various departments.