Pharmacist - OSS at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacist - OSS

Job ID: sfh-88041
Location: Sokoto
Job type: Full-time
Category: Program
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term

Job Profile

• This position will be responsible for the management of Antiretroviral Therapy services through the provision of pharmaceutical services in the One Stop Shop.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Clinical Services: Delivery of ARVs, TPT, PrEP, OI drugs, MHSS, Cervical cancer management, and STI medications to our Key Population clients.
• Documentation: Appropriate documentation of tracking activities Completion of all pharmacy order forms for clients who access ART services.
• Meetings: State weekly review meetings, AOR review meetings, LMCU meetings, Field workers’ review meetings, and any other meeting as directed.
• Programs: Surge activities: ART, TPT, PrEP initiation, and Refills
• Tracking of Defaulters. Adherence counseling of positive clients during medication dispensing. Provide program supervisory functions to an assigned CCSAP.
• Report writing: Weekly work plan, Monthly program report.
• Commodity Management: Maintain adequate stock levels and uninterrupted supply of HIV commodities. Timely submission of CRRIF. Forecasting and Quantification.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a University Degree in Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Services/Doctor of Pharmacy) from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 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 programmes in low-income countries.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of the ART regime and current global/national guidelines for dispensing ARV.

Skills and Competency required:

• Patient counselling
• Adherence to professional ethics
• Accuracy in dealing with prescriptions.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize workflow to tight timeframes
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented young professionals.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• All applications will be treated in confidence. Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply. 
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• SFH is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply. Persons resident in the States where the roles are situated are also encouraged to apply accordingly.