Pharmacist Manager at Famkris Healthcare Initiative

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. The Pharmacist Manager for the Famkris Healthcare Initiative Support to the Malaria Elimination Program will lead all aspects of good pharmaceutical care practices, support warehousing, distribution, and inventory management at the health facility level. This critical role ensures the continuous availability of malaria-related health products, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with donor regulations at service delivery points.

Key Objectives

The Pharmacist Manager will work collaboratively with stakeholders and a multidisciplinary team to optimize logistics, maintain inventory integrity at health facilities, and enhance the program's supply chain efficiency. Key deliverables include:

• Establishing a fully functional supply chain system that guarantees uninterrupted availability of malaria-related health products at health facilities
• Supporting accurate quantification and supply planning
• Overseeing health facility staff training to improve capacity within the supply chain team
• Maintaining comprehensive compliance documentation to meet donor and national guidelines

Primary Responsibilities

Procurement and Supply Planning

• Develop and implement procurement strategies in line with donor and national guidelines, working with a multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate forecasting and quantification for malaria commodities, including ACTs, RDTs, and SP

Warehousing and Inventory Management

• Ensure good storage practices of pharmaceutical products at service delivery points to maintain quality and safety
• Provide technical support on inventory management and control systems to track stock levels and prevent shortages

Required Qualifications

This position demands strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to operational excellence in delivering life-saving medicines and supplies.