Job Description

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

The CCMDD Co-Ordinator will be responsible for assisting the employer, the District offices, relevant district management and health facilities with any CCMDD and SyNCH related queries including Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) (including training of DOH District officials on SyNCH) and clinical queries such as guideline and formulary management, queries on medicine regimens on SyNCH etc. The CCMDD Co-Ordinator will also provide guidance and training to sub-district and district ICT staff on any health sector related matters and will monitor the use of the CCMDD software system across the health facility

Minimum Requirements

Qualified and registered Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council Minimum Four (4) years' relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist MS Office Current valid driver's license Ability to communicate in English or isiXhosa Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities

Rendering quality of pharmacy support, especially to the District Differentiated Care Development and implementation of a district pharmacy support operational plan in co-operation with all stakeholders and grant partners. Training, mentoring and support of the district team as well as participation in the development of training tools Supervises Pharmacist's Assistants to ensure continuous availability of medicine to patients by using proper stock management, ordering and receipt methods. Monitoring the implementation of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and evaluation of performance of contracted Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) Service Provider and Pick-up Points. Development and implementation of corrective pharmaceutical action in cooperation with the SEAD Senior Pharmacy Advisor, facility staff and the project team Relationship management and on-going liaison with contracted CCMDD Service Provider and District stakeholders, as well as close collaboration with other project teams within SEAD Work under supervision of the SEAD Senior Pharmacy Advisor. Project reporting * Any other duties in support of SEAD objectives as appropriately delegated from time to time