Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

PT/LVCT/1/2023

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Dispense and update the ADT/IQ Care tool real-time.
• Advise clients on the medication they are taking and provide adherence counseling.
• Advise Care and Treatment staff on the drugs available for dispensing.
• Advise management on availability of drugs for use in the Care Clinic and new trends in pharmaceutical care.
• Provide OJT on the Pharmaceutical EMR systems (ADT) in use to supported facilities.
• Together with the Logistics Officer, ensure pharmaceuticals and other medical consumables of the highest quality from reputable pharmaceutical companies are procured.
• Manage the Pharmacy store and supplies to other LVCT Health sites and supported programs.
• Develop and promote the use of a stock evaluation and monitoring system for all the LVCT supported clinics.
• Ensure the safety of all stock from the elements of wastage such as expiry/theft.
• Compile Pharmacy reports and submit to KEMSA in a timely manner and MOH Sub County Offices.
• In support with the M & E Division, ensure timely data analysis and submission of relevant reports that assess progress of the Key indicators.
• Assist in the training of healthcare workers, community health workers and other Health care providers when called upon to do so by the Care Manager in collaboration with the LVCT training department.
• Providing Information, education and communication to clients and their families in the clinic through health talks, support groups or educational materials like pamphlets.
• Participate in the counseling of PLWHA’s on adherence to therapy (ARV and Opportunistic infection prophylaxis and therapy), this will be done together with the adherence counselor, nurse and the clinical officer.
• Support in development of site specific SOPs for commodity management and inventory management of TB, ARVs drugs and drugs for management of opportunistic infections.

REQUIREMENTS
• Diploma in Pharmacy.
• Must be registered and holding a current valid practicing license with the Board.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a similar role preferably in a HIV/AIDS program.
• Knowledge of MoH systems and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in computer applications and practical knowledge in using electronic medical records.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications and CV along with a cover
letter expressing interest and indicating Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org  . The position applied for and reference number should be clearly indicated on the subject line and cover letter.
The closing date is 13th February, 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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