Pharmacist – OS at Society for Family Health (SFH) – Gombe & Kwara Contract

Job Title: Pharmacist – OS

Locations: Gombe, Kwara
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Fixed Term

Job Profile

• The Pharmacist would be part of the Community Anti-Retroviral Therapy Team (cART) and will be responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care services in the communities.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Delivery of quality antiretroviral therapy (ART) services, through ensuring an efficient supply of medicines and delivering client-oriented services to promote appropriate use.
• Excellent delivery of pharmaceutical care and uninterrupted supply of anti-retroviral drugs and other relevant medications.
• Ensure that the project maintains Good Pharmacy Practice and Standards during community outreaches.
• Inventory management and reporting of all health commodities dispensed during health outreaches.
• Fill prescriptions according to the National HIV Treatment Guideline to new clients, and provide drug refills for already enrolled clients.
• Check whether prescriptions will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is taking or any other medical conditions the patient has.
• Instruct patients on how and when to take their medication and inform them about potential side effects from taking the medication.
• Advise patients about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, and managing stress, and on other issues related to their management
• Keep records of patient refills and fill daily bin cards and bimonthly CRRF report.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from projects related to the pharmaceutical care component of HIV comprehensive services for Key populations.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a University Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• A registered member of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria
• Possession of a master’s degree in public health or related field would be an added advantage.
• 3-5 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 programs in low-income countries.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of the ART regime and current global/national guidelines for dispensing ARV.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in the use of NHLMIS Tool
• Advanced knowledge and experience using MS Office packages, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of project management principles and program development.
• Strong data analysis, report writing, interpretation, and presentation skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and adherence to professional ethics.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize workflow within tight timeframes.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2024.