Pharmacist (Pietermaritzburg)

2023/06/13
Reference Number
RTC-99
Description

Vaccine Supply Chain Management:
·       Support vaccine logistics and distribution processes to enable COVID-19 vaccines to be integrated into the routine immunization services of the province
·       Coordinate communication regarding vaccine management within the province for both public and private sector.

  • Facilitate and support provincial vaccine distribution and improve procedures for downstream vaccine demand planning and re-distribution activities
  • Conduct ongoing situational analysis to identify gaps within the supply chain system
  • Establish and maintain a process for the flow of information regarding vaccine usage, wastage, quantities and distribution so that the management of vaccines becomes more efficient and cost-effective
  • Provide supervisory support within the province to ensure efficient logistics planning, distribution, storage and handling.
  • Strengthen and improve SVS reporting compliance and accuracy of reporting
  • Implement interventions to minimise vaccine wastage, including use of vaccine utilisation reviews

·       Implement integrated wastage monitoring tools
·       Optimise the policies and management of vaccines and injection safety including ensuring the availability of correct ancillary supplies


Cold Chain Management and Monitoring:


  • Coordinate cold chain support activities of partners including training on new equipment and maintenance support
  • Support and facilitate training interventions in cold chain management, including in the private sector
  • Develop and implement processes and tools to monitor/audit cold chain equipment, performance and capacity

·       Continuously monitor available cold chain capacity, identify gaps and design interventions in line with national guidelines
·       Facilitate provincial vaccine distribution to ensure cold chain management at all stages
 

Requirements

• B.Pharm
• Registration as a Pharmacist with South African Pharmacy Council
• Record of continuous development in pharmacy related topics  
• Previous work experience in the Public sector

Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Temp
Salary
Market Related
Duration
Short Term
EE Position
No
Location
Pietermaritzburg