Senior Programme Officer (SPO) - Pharmaceutical Services: SHiPS for MARPS Project at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Duration: Six months fixed term

Job Profile

• This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the State Team Leader (STL) in the region.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of quality antiretroviral therapy (ART) services, through ensuring an efficient supply of medicines and delivering client-oriented services to promote appropriate use.
• S/he will manage the Pharmacy Unit to ensure excellent delivery of pharmaceutical care and uninterrupted supply of anti-retroviral drugs and other relevant medications.
• S/he will also ensure that the project maintains Good Pharmacy Practice and Standards in clinical service delivery.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a university degree in degree (Bachelor of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Services/Doctor of Pharmacy) from a recognized institution.
• Possession of Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field would be added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in public health programs, with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
• Must possess a proven record of working in a multi-disciplinary environment and implementing health projects conducted with disease control programmes in low-income countries.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of the ART regime and current global/national guidelines for dispensing ARV.
• High level of integrity.
• Must possess good relationship management/ advocacy skills.
• Must possess good report writing and data interpretation skills.
• Presentation skills.