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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE: ART Logistics Pharmacist

BACKGROUND
With financial and technical support from development partners, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) has implemented a system to routinely collect data from government clinics and hospitals providing antiretroviral therapy (ART) to people living with AIDS (PLWA). Data from this system is used by program managers for decision-making and program monitoring. Notably, the data is used to forecast annual drug needs for antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). The data is also used In conjunction with data from the Central Medical Stores and the two Regional Medical Stores to monitor use of ARVs. medicines for treaflng opportunistic infections', rapid HIV test kits, and related medicines and medical supplies.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The ART Logistics Pharmacist (ALP) is responsible for the management JEST'S1 Dm9 DfeP8n«'ng Tool (EDT) database, which collects data about ARVs for MoHSS sites providing ART. The ALP is responsible for forecasting national ARV needs using the data from EDT andfor sharing date fromthe database routinely with program managers. S/he develops and maintains pharmaceutical and commodity management system for the MoHSS. The ALP collaborates with the Central and Regional Medical Stores (CMS and RMSs). ART treatment facilfHes. the MOHSS Health Management Information System (HMIS) of MoHSS and other partners in the performance of his or her duties.

The Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project, managed by Crown Agents-US in Namibia, with financial support from the US President's Plan for Emergency AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has been asked my the Permanent Secretary at MOHSS to place an advisor* the MOHSS to fulfill this role, until such time as the position can be funded by MOHSS. Until that time, SCMS/Crown Agents will remain the supervisor of record for the ARV Logistics Pharmacist.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1.  Serve as the lead MOHSS staff for quantification of national HIV/ Al DS-re lated commodities: ARVs, medicines for treating opportunistic infection, rapid HIV test kits and related pharmaceutical commodities for government facilities.
2.   Use the Essential Drug Dispensing Tool (EDT), Quantimed software for forecasting. Pipeline software for monitoring, and other tools for monitoring and forecasting and serve as a super-user who can train others in the use of these tools.
3.   Collaborate with the CMS and the two RMSs, and MOHSS sites to monitor the distribution of HIV/AIDS-related pharmaceuticals and commodities delivered from the central level to sites. The incumbent with work with managers from the Directorate of Special Programs. CMS, the 2 RMSs, and Pharmaceutical Services to ensure that adequate levels of all required commodities are maintained at ail levels of the system at all times.
4.   Provide routine reports on the status and functioning of the HIV/AIDS-related supply chain to DSP, CMS, RMS, PSSD, HMIS. and others as requested. In particular, the ALP will provide reports on ARV dispensing to the Strengthening Pharmaceutical Services (SPS) for onward reporting to the USG's PEFPAR program.
5.   Work daily as an advisor within the Pharmaceutical Services Sud-Dlvlslon (PSSD) of the Directorate of Tertiary Care & Clinical Support
6. Work in collaboration with MOHSS' development partners, including especially the SCMS and SPS projects, to strengthen commodities management.
7. As appropriate, develop and implement additional data-collection tools, training others in their use, and development and dissemination of additional routine report formats.

QUALIFICATIONS
1.   Professional degree in pharmacy with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
2.   Knowledge and/or experience In HIV/AIDS Interventions and public health management Issues In Namibia or in a developing country context preferred.
3.   Familiarity and experience with management information systems including national HMIS preferred.
4.   Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in developing creative and strategic solutions to achieve common goals.
5.   Strong organizational, communication and advocacy skills.
6.   Demonstrated advanced computer skills In Microsoft Office Suite applications required, including Word and Excel. Experience with Access, Outlook and PowerPoint preferred.
7.   Proficiency in English including the ability to conduct business in English.
8.   Ability and willingness to travel regularly within Namibia with possible international travel.
9.   Long term working resident experience in Namibia preferred.

This is a full-time position based in Windhoek, Namibia, with domestic and international travel to provide field monitoring and technical assistance.

Qualified applicants can submit a current resume to:

Office 2A, Yang Tze Village              or           PO Box 11856
1st Floor                                                        Windhoek
351 Sam Nujoma Drive                                  Klein Windhoek

Namibian candidates will receive preference.

CLOSING DATE: 18 December 2009