PHARMACY LEAD PROGRAM OFFICER (1 POSITION)

Job Description

PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE

The Northwestern Provincial Health Office under the US president’s Emergency Plan for AIDS relief (PEPFAR) project through a cooperative agreement (CoAg) with the US centers for Disease

Control and prevention (CDC), is seeking for eligible, self-motivated and qualified applicants for the positions listed below for the various levels (Provincial, District, Facility and Community).

PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE

JOB PURPOSE: To supervise and coordinate the provision of HIV/TB pharmaceutical services and products in order to ensure effective delivery of health care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates effectively the management of pharmaceutical logistics in order to ensure availability.
• Coordinates effectively the implementation of pharmacovigilance in order to facilitate decision making.
• Undertakes effectively capacity building programs in order to impart knowledge and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Primary/Secondary Education:

• Full Grade 12 certificate with at least five o level credits or better.

Minimum Vocational/ Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

• 3 years relevant work experience
• Affiliated to HPCZ with valid practicing license

Communication Skills:

(i). Written Skills

• Ability to write comprehensive reports

(ii). Oral Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively in English
(iii) Other skills/Attributes:
Integrity
 Confidentiality
 Interpersonal skills
 Numerical Skills
 Initiative

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work
in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents:
Curriculum vitae with Three (3) traceable referees academic and professional qualifications, Full
Registration with relevant professional bodies and latest Practicing Licenses where applicable.
Please note that the advertisement will run from 13th to 25th November, 2024.
Applicants should only apply for one position. Multiple applications will not be considered.
An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on contract
terms for an initial period of one (1) year subject to renewal depending on satisfactory
performance and availability of funds.
All applicants should provide valid phone numbers and valid email addresses for easy
communication and must clearly indicate the position applied for.
Please note that all applications should be sent in hard copy to the Provincial Health Director,
P.O Box 110099 Solwezi.
All applicants MUST enter their details and attach all relevant documents in the link provided
below.
Qualified candidates who poses an understanding of the local context related to Health service
provision are encouraged to apply.
Differently abled suitably qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply.