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• Coordinate UPMB’ responsibility in procurement of supplies and pharmaceuticals for the NESH Uganda ART program.
• Track all financial transactions related to procurement and distribution of health commodities and process warehousing and distribution carried out by Medical Access
• Ensure full accountability of all ARVs and related supplies provided through Medical Access to the NESH implementing Health facilities.
• Coordinate and manage logistics involved in supply chain management of ARVs, and drugs for opportunistic infections;
• Train NESH implementing Health facilities on forecasting drug needs, procurement, tracking inventory and monitoring pharmaceuticals and other health supplies.
• Under guidance of the Laboratory & logistics Officer ensure that logistical management systems for ARVs and other drugs that are used in the treatment of opportunistic infections (OI) are harmonized with current national guidelines.
• Collect, synthesize and transmit data & information related to ARVs and other related health supplies utilized at the NESH implementing Health facilities as an input into forecasting project needs.
• Track the inventory of ARVs and related commodities in the entire pipeline from Medical Access through NESH implementing Health facilities to the patient dispensing points.
• Maintain documentation of all work and decision making processes involved in the forecasting, quantification, acquisition and/ or procurement, distribution and use of all NESH project drug and other supplies for audit purposes and future reference.
• Work to develop, strengthen and integrate ARVs supply systems with the facilities overall pharmaceutical management systems.
• Maintain documentation of all work and decision making processes under the NESH health supply management portfolio

• A Diploma in Pharmacy
• Knowledge of commodities and drug management
• Have a good understanding of the logistics health systems in Uganda
• Have solid working knowledge of ART programs and Anti Retroviral drugs;
• 2-3 years experience working in commodities/ drug management
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs – Access, Excel. Word and Power Point).

• Honest and a high degree of integrity, Analytical skills with an eye for details, Very good communication skills, A team builder and player

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