Pharmacy Specialist at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Duration: 5 months with possibility of extension (based on performance)

Key roles:

The services of the consultant will include but not limited to the following:

Coordinate and dispense antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and other related medications according to prescriptions and treatment guidelines at the facility and all supported sites in the LGA.

1. Ensure proper inventory management, including stock ordering, storage, and monitoring to prevent stockouts, overstocking, or expiries in all supported facilities in the LGA.
2. Conduct regular stock counts and report discrepancies promptly.
3. Ensure compliance with national and international pharmaceutical standards.
4. Ensure proper education of clients on the correct use of ARVs, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence to therapy in all supported sites in the LGA.
5. Address clients’ concerns or misconceptions about ART medications in a confidential and nonjudgmental manner.
6. Coordinate differentiated service delivery models, including multi-month dispensing (MMD) and community ART distribution in the LGA.
7. Work closely with clinicians, nurses, and community health workers to provide integrated and patient-centered care in all supported facilities
8. Participate in multidisciplinary case management meetings to discuss client progress and address challenges.
9. Coordinate with supply chain managers to ensure uninterrupted availability of ARVs and related products to all supported sites in the LGA.
10. Maintain accurate dispensing records using electronic and paper-based systems.
11. Compile and submit regular reports on stock levels, dispensing patterns, and medication-related issues to relevant authorities for all supported facilities in the LGA.
12. Use of CRRF for request and requisition for drug, test kits and other commodities to be used in the LGA.
13. Monitor and report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and drug interactions.

Recruitments:

1. B. Pharm with 2 to 3 years post NYSC experience in clinical management of HIV/TB.
2. Possession of a post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage.
3. Experience working with the General population is essential.
4. Excellent ability to communicate and maintain productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast changing and challenging environment.
5. Ability to use key computing applications e g MS Office Suite etc and knowledge of different databases (NHLMIS, DHIS, NDARS or NMRS) is a plus