Overview
Pharmacist, Supply Chain/Logistics Jobs in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa at Right To Care
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
Title: Pharmacist, Supply Chain/Logistics
Company: Right To Care
Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics (Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Procurement / Purchasing, Inventory Control & Analysis)
