Overall Job summary
Pharmacist PWID program is responsible for Methadone dispensing ensuring that all the policies and guidelines are followed, Capacity builds and mentors the pharmaceutical technologist working under her/his supervision and is responsible for reporting.

Specific responsibilities
a. Provide overall leadership to the pharmacy staff in the MAT Clinics.
b. By use of innovative training methodologies, adapt curricula to support trainings at MAT clinics.
c. Organize and facilitate in various CPDs and evaluate impact of training activities and share recommendations
d. Conduct trainings targeting the MAT pharmacy staff on forecasting commodity needs, procurement, tracking inventory and monitoring pharmaceutical commodities within the MAT Clinics.
e. Will be involved in establishing a framework through which continued mentorship can take place.
f. Participate in the development and implementation of a strategy for local management of Methadone Maintenance therapy
g. Serve as a member of the Harm reduction TWG and MAT linkage forum as needed.
h. Collect, analyze, and oversee data entry on relevant quality performance indicators.
i. Monitor and evaluate appropriateness of facility quality control plans and practices.
j. Design, schedule and conduct quality review audits as appropriate to the facility or service; performs or coordinates chart and/or other medical record reviews and records and/or abstracts specific relevant data as appropriate.
k. Generate and/or coordinate the development of various reports regarding performance against quality indicators, as appropriate to the individual position.

Qualifications and Requirements:
a. Bachelor in Pharmacy.
b. Current registration with Pharmacy and Poisons Board
c. More than 5 years’ hands on experience in a similar position with a USG funded project, Experiences working with People who inject drugs is an added advantage.
d. Professional training in Public Health or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.
e. Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
f. Knowledge of quality control practices and procedures within a hospital, patient care, or registry environment.
g. Records maintenance skills.
h. Ability to write reports containing technical information.
i. Word processing and/or data entry skills. Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.

How to Apply:
Kindly send your application, cover letter and current CV with the names of three professional referees to hr@mgickenya.org on or before 25th October, 2016. with Subject “PHARMACIST- PWID program”
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.