Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima,Pharmacy Program Coordinator Jobs in Rwanda

Partners
In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima is a Harvard-affiliated international NGO that has
partnered with the Government of Rwanda to strengthen the health system and
support poverty reduction initiatives in rural Rwanda since 2005.Through its
service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring
the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an
antidote to despair. 
PIH
operates sites for clinical care, research, and training in 10 countries
(Haiti, Peru, Russia, USA-Boston, Rwanda, Les

otho,
Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic); and has a growing
network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in several other countries,
including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, Guatemala, and Togo. PIH is
seeking experienced professionals to fill the following positions:

Job
Title:
Pharmacy
Program Coordinator(2)
Location:
Rwinkwavu,Kayonza
District & Butaro, Burera District
Reports
to:
PIH-IMB
Pharmacy Program Manager
Start
Date:
1
July 2016
The
POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Pharmacy Program Coordinatorkey responsibilities will be to strengthen the
district pharmacy system – from the health center to the district pharmacy – to
ensure that appropriate and effective medications and medical commodities are
available and accessible for patient care.  To accomplish this, the
Pharmacy Program Coordinatoris responsible for strengthening hospital based
Drug and Therapeutics Committees, building capacity of public sector pharmacy
and nursing teams, developing effective standard operating procedures and
policies, and ensuring appropriate product selection, quantification,
requisition, distribution and monitoring of health commodities. 
Additionally, the Pharmacy Program Coordinatorcollaborates with PIH-IMB clinical
programs to develop and implement “innovative” clinical programs requiring
planning and coordination for medicines and medical commodities that may not
yet be available through the public supply chain. A particular focus in this
area will be in ensuring uninterrupted supply chain of NCDs, Oncology, surgery,
pathology lab and Neonatology related medications, consumables and lab reagents
at the PIH-IMB medical warehouse by improving inventory management,
distribution and monitoring the use of pharmaceuticals.
Specific
responsibilities:
Accompany
and strengthen PIH-IMB-supported districts for essential commodities
  1. To
    assist the Pharmacy Program Manager in organizing and facilitating
    District Hospital Drug and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) to ensure the
    coordination of district and hospital pharmacy staff, clinicians, and
    managers.
  2. Develop
    and improve best practices for selection, quantification, inventory
    management, requisition, use and maintenance of health commodities by
    PIH-IMB Medical Warehouse, district pharmacies and other health
    facilities.
  3. Build
    systems and capacity amongst PIH-IMB Medical warehouse team and staff at
    PIH-IMB-supported health facilities in Continuous quality improvement and
    other core competencies related to pharmacy supply chain management as
    mandated within PIH-IMB medical warehouse and public sector health
    facilities.
  4. Support
    capacity building and implementation of electronic pharmacy stock
    management system by conducting formal and on-the-job trainings on the use
    of the electronic inventory system for PIH-IMB staff.
  5. Promote
    and organize physical inventory, data quality auditing with PIH-IMB
    Medical warehouse and PIH-IMB-supported health facilities as needed.
  6. Answer
    questions and information on drugs interactions, side effects, dosage and
    storage of pharmaceuticals.
  7. Collaborate
    with other healthcare providers in maintaining established policies and
    procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled
    substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
Coordinate
and develop pharmaceutical needs for clinical “innovative” programs
  1. Collaborate
    with PIH-IMB “innovative” clinical programs, including Non-Communicable
    Disease, Oncology, Neonatology, Surgery etc, to plan and ensure
    uninterrupted supply chain of health commodities that may not be available
    in the public supply chain that are necessary to implement care delivery
    in these innovative areas.
  2. Support
    the team to perform product selection, quantification, inventory
    management and requisition of health commodities necessary for “innovative”
    program delivery at PIH-IMB-supported facilities.
  3. Build
    capacity in PIH-IMB-supported facilities for knowledge, maintenance, and
    inventory management of “innovative” health commodities.
  4. Provide
    pharmacological information on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and
    storage of pharmaceuticals by answering questions and requests of health
    care professionals; counseling patients on drug therapies.
  5. Maintain
    safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules,
    and regulations.
District
level and PIH-IMB communication and reporting
  1. Report
    regularly to PIH-IMB Pharmacy Program Manager with regular communication
    to S.Kayonza, Burera and Kirehe District Clinical Directors regarding
    activities and program needs.
  2. Communicate
    regularly with Health Center, District Hospital and District Pharmacy
    teams to ensure close collaboration on above activities.
Required
education, technical skills and experience:
  • Bachelor
    of Science in Pharmacy (First class or second class upper division).
  • Strong
    background in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management.
  • Strong
    organizational skills and ability to work independently, take initiative,
    and multitask.
  • Strong
    computer literacy (Microsoft office and or other data management software.
  • Ability
    to work in highly collaborative environment with a demonstrated experience
    collaborating in a professional setting.
  • Demonstrated
    ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff and
    patients.
  • Ability
    to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining organized records and
    files.
  • Strong
    interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, including verbal,
    written, presentation, and facilitation.
  • Proficiency
    in spoken and written English.
  • Strong
    interest in global health andwillingness to live in rural settings.
Key
behaviors and abilities:
  • Creative,
    innovative, self-motivated, result based, client oriented.
  • Strong
    work ethics; commitment to social justice; strong interest in PIH mission
    and values.
  • Resilience
    and flexibility;advanced planning skills and ability to meet deadlines in
    a rapid pace environment without compromising on quality.
How
to apply:
If
you believe

that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your
application online using the PIH website by following this link: http://www.pih.org/pages/employment
Select
the appropriate job title, click on “apply to this position” and follow the
instructions. For the section “work authorization,” please select “unknown.”
Should you require any assistance, please email Human Resources at imbrecruitment@pih.org
Applications
should be submitted not later than 5 June 2016.
  • Strong
    team capacity building skills; excellent leadership, interpersonal and
    intercultural skills.

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