Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 07 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Ministry of Health (MOH) through Global Fund (GF) Grants is looking for enthusiastic, creative and energetic individuals whom will work under a three years (1st January, 2024 to 31st December, 2026) contractual agreement to fill the following 123 vacant positions:

5. National Aids, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASHCOP)

5.14 Job Title: Program Officer – Pharmacist (Hepatitis B & C) (1 Position)
Location: Dodoma
Reporting to: Head Pharmaceuticals and Laboratory Services Unit (PLSU)

Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate and ensure timely availability of quality Viral Hepatitis B and C commodities and services at all levels through proper quantification, develop forecasting and supply plan.
• Participate in proposal writing for procurement of Antiviral and Viral Hepatitis B and C Commodities, and provide procurement updates of viral Hepatitis B Commodities procured through funds from GF, PEPFAR and other donors.
• Coordinate supply chain activities and Rational Use of Medicines are conducted in timely manner
• Collaborate with regional, district and Implementing partners in development and review of National Guidelines, Training Packages, strategic plan, operational plan, Viral Hepatitis B and C Logistics electronic software and assessment tools for proper provision of quality viral Hepatitis B and C Services and data management of viral hepatitis B Commodities.
• Build capacity to health care workers and HIV, Viral Hepatitis B and C partners on viral Hepatitis B and C Logistics System in order to ensure data quality, timely reporting and adherence to the National guidelines.
• Develop an assessment tool to assist in evaluating performance of supply chain system and ensure key performance Indicators are monitored to improve supply chain management.
• Identify potential break downs in the Viral Hepatitis B and C logistics system and taking corrective and remedial actions to avoid service interruptions for improvement of health services to People Living with Viral Hepatitis B and C including co-infected with HIV.
• Prepare detailed Monthly stock status reports, detailing information but not limited to MoS for key Viral Hepatitis B and C pharmaceuticals and supplies, procurements and deliveries in pipeline, and stocks at risk of expiries.
• Develop a feedback mechanism to ensure that approved stock status of Antiviral for Hepatitis B and C including pediatric formulations reports are disseminated to all levels of the health system and implementing partners.
• Provide update date and metrics to guide implementation e.g. assumptions
• Initiate procurement through Wambo.org or MSD
• Provide updated quarterly stock status reports by liaising with MSD and PSU

Experience and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and /or Engineering or related field. Master’s degree in related field will be an added advantage.
• Three to five years working experience in commodity supply chain management
• Familiarity with safety and procedural best practices in Supply Chain Management (SCM).
• Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal level
• Good knowledge of English and Kiswahili both spoken and written.
• Computer literate
• Flexible, Adaptable, Detail-oriented and Team Player.
• Age limit: 50 years

Terms of Employment: 3 years Contract (Renewable based on Performance and availability of funds).


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
 i. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania and Applicants must attach an up-todate Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
ii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
iii. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following;
a) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
b) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
c) Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
d) Full Registration & Valid License
e) Internship Certificate
f) Birth certificate.
g) National ID.
h) Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted
i) Form IV and form VI results slips;
j) Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
v. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
vi. If your names in your academic certificates are different from Birth Certificate and National ID you are required to have (Deed Pool from The Registrar of Oath at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development.
vii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
viii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
ix. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
x. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate.
xi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.

NB: All application should be submitted to Ministry of Health Recruitment Portal ajira.https://ajira.moh.go.tz/. Closing date will be two (2) weeks from this advertisement. Only successful candidates will be contacted and all interview costs will be borne by the applicants.


All applicants are reminded to comply with the application guidelines when filling the required information.

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health
P.O BOX 743
5/12/2023

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