The Role
Work closely with the County and Sub County pharmacists and other relevant government officers to ensure CHVs are in stock. Train county and sub county pharmacists on medicine forecasting and track sub-county pharmacist forecast submissions. Ensure all adverse effect reactions are consigned and reported by sub-county pharmacists as per expectations. Provide support in-field to assigned CHAs / CHEWs when necessary, as identified by supervisor coaches
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
Government Relations
Ensure health facilities and CHVs are always in stock of essential medicine.
Work closely with the County and Sub County pharmacists and other relevant government officers to ensure CHVs are in stock.
Train county and sub county pharmacists on medicine forecasting and track sub-county pharmacist forecast submissions.
Engage relevant county and sub-county personnel to ensure medicine is set aside for CHVs at health facility level.
Ensure CHVs are restocked in a timely manner, and follow-up with relevant personnel when not. Escalate concerns to the Government Relations team.
CHP support
At assigned branches or sub-counties, monitor the dispensing of medicines by CHVs in the field to ensure compliance of all treatment and dispensing protocols and undertake pharmacovigilance.
Support the branch and sub-county team in the delivery of health training during CU trainings and support the training teams during base trainings within their county.
Provide support in-field to assigned CHAs / CHEWs when necessary, as identified by supervisor coaches.
Staff and CHA training and coaching
Deliver continuous skills training on relevant health topics and coach staff and CHAs within their county to deliver high quality community health work. Advise the Pharmaceutical and Procurement Manager on areas where additional support is needed.
Gather and share best practice in health and pharmaceutical management within their branches or sub-counties and more widely across Living Goods.
Pharmacovigilance / adverse effect reactions / compliance to treatments
Ensure all adverse effect reactions are consigned and reported by sub-county pharmacists as per expectations.
Ensure county and sub-county pharmacists focus on compliance to treatments by CHVs, and keenly follow-up on any potential challenge identified by the QC teams.
Academic Qualifications & Work Experience
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology required (NOTE: must be registered with Pharmacy and Poison Board) and have your license available for use.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Pharmaceutical professional trainings
Minimum 2 years' experience in health or community related work.
Competencies/Attributes
Ability and willingness to work extensively in the field – Kisumu.
Ability to interact with community elders, Community Health Volunteers, and clients.
Team player with drive for results.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Ability to test new innovations and learn fast.
Honest, reliable, diplomatic, and well organized.
Collaborative team player