Pharmacy Specialist at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) - 4 Openings

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Specialist

Location: Anambra
Grade Level: Consultancy
Duration: 5 months with possibility of extension (based on performance)
Commencement Date: 27th January 2025
Supervisor: Clinical Specialist
Job Category: Consultant
No of Consultants: 4

Background

• Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria.
• It was established as indigenous organizational, registered in 2009 with its headquarter in Abuja, and presence in the four geopolitical regions of Nigeria.  It aims to provide technical assistance to the government and people of Nigeria in the implementation of public health and development programs.
• The Global Fund N-THRIP is to ensure a coordinated and intensive effort to scale up the prevention, identification, and treatment of HIV in both general and key populations in Anambra state.
• The focus will be on facility and community-based approaches to reach epidemic control, and in addition, ensure improvement in the coverage of pregnant women on ART, children as well as target KP and AGYW programs and other vulnerable.
• Hence, the consultant will support the implementation of the grant in supported facilities of the LGA in the state as the Pharmacy Specialist.

Key Roles
The services of the consultant will include but not limited to the following:

• Coordinate and dispense antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and other related medications according to prescriptions and treatment guidelines at the facility and all supported sites in the LGA.
• Ensure proper inventory management, including stock ordering, storage, and monitoring to prevent stockouts, overstocking, or expiries in all supported facilities in the LGA.
• Conduct regular stock counts and report discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure compliance with national and international pharmaceutical standards.
• Ensure proper education of clients on the correct use of ARVs, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence to therapy in all supported sites in the LGA.
• Address clients’ concerns or misconceptions about ART medications in a confidential and nonjudgmental manner.
• Coordinate differentiated service delivery models, including multi-month dispensing (MMD) and community ART distribution in the LGA.
• Work closely with clinicians, nurses, and community health workers to provide integrated and patient-centered care in all supported facilities
• Participate in multidisciplinary case management meetings to discuss client progress and address challenges.
• Coordinate with supply chain managers to ensure uninterrupted availability of ARVs and related products to all supported sites in the LGA.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records using electronic and paper-based systems.
• Compile and submit regular reports on stock levels, dispensing patterns, and medication-related issues to relevant authorities for all supported facilities in the LGA.
• Use of CRRIF for request and requisition for drug, test kits and other commodities to be used in the LGA.
• Monitor and report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and drug interactions.

Recruitments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical services, preferably in HIV/AIDS programs.
• Valid license to practice as a pharmacist.
• Possession of a post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• Excellent ability to communicate and maintain productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast changing and challenging environment.
• Ability to use key computing applications e g MS Office Suite is an advantage.
• Proficiency in local languages is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the “PCT Unit” via: [email protected] using their Full Name, the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail. (e.g., “OKEY MUSA ADEOYE, Logistics Technician – Lagos”).

Note

• Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. AHNI is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.