Program Manager – Pharmacy at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Project Director Malaria Impact Project, He/ She will ensure high-quality Malaria prevention and control services.
• He/ She will collaborate closely with the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and other relevant stakeholders while leading the day-to-day implementation of all malaria prevention and control strategies at health facilities and providing guidance for program implementation according to the National Treatment Guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance – The Program Manager Pharmacy is expected to work with the Procurement and Logistics Manager to support the procurement, warehousing, distribution, logistics, and supply management activities of the Support to Malaria Elimination Project
• He/ She will ensure the availability of quality-assured malaria prevention and treatment commodities, including Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs) and other malaria control commodities.
• Ensure timely generation and submission of quality LMIS reports.
• Ensure rational use of all medicines according to the National treatment guidelines.
• Provide technical support, including capacity building to State National Malaria Elimination Program staff and existing Project staff in improving malaria prevention and control services.
• Coordinate with the NMEP, SMEP, and other stakeholders to determine all capacity-building needs for implementing the clinical management of malaria and identify suitable opportunities to deploy appropriate resources to meet these needs.
• Work in close collaboration with the FMOH, SMOH, NPSCMP, LMCU, NMEP, SMEP, and other stakeholders on the identification of technical assistance required to achieve the expected outcomes for the Malaria Impact Grant Project
• Keep the Project Leadership informed of progress, constraints, and other issues regularly and assist with identifying appropriate responses.
• Represent IHVN in presenting periodic reports to relevant stakeholders through meetings, conferences, etc.
• Produce weekly and monthly project updates and reports and monthly activity plans for community-based malaria interventions.
• Any other function that the COP and IHVN Executive Management may assign.

Requirements

• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills with proficiency in computer programming – Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation skills and video conferencing are required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and utilization.
• Proficiency in program narrative and proposal writing.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.
• Ability to evaluate data and prepare quality reports, often under pressure and in complex situations.
• Being goal oriented with the ability to plan and organize, make decisions, manage time, and practice critical thinking.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders.

Education and experience

Academic training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy.
• Master’s degree in pharmacy/Public Health/Supply Chain Management with a minimum of 7 years of experience.    

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience implementing Public Health Supply Chain Systems programs at various levels.
• At least 3 years of experience working with NMEP Malaria Commodity Logistics System
• Demonstrate knowledge of Malaria Commodity Logistics Systems guidelines and policies.
• Experience in collaboration with the National Product and Supply Chain Management Program, NMEP, NAFDAC, and other relevant stakeholders
• Excellent personal communication skills in written and verbal English,
• Fundamental skills in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality work on time.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Stakeholder management skills and ability to appropriately represent the organization by engaging with donors and other stakeholders.
• Good experience using Ms. Word, Excel, or PowerPoint applicable software related to the position.