Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the preparation of requisitions for ordering of pharmaceuticals and supervise the inspection of commodities received.

• Supervise inspection of commodities received.

• Direct the storage and issuance of supplies to ensure compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

• Advise staff on purchasing regulations and procedures.

• Inspect and report on narcotics, antibiotics and controlled drugs stocked at Central Stores, and also supervise lower level staff engaged in these duties.

• Issue requisitions for narcotics, controlled drugs and antibiotics.

• Monitor statistical information for the International conventions on Narcotic Drugs and prepare reports for submission to International Bodies.

• Monitor and reconcile antibiotics, controlled drugs and narcotics and prepare report for submission to Drug Inspectorates, Ministry of Health.

• Assist in the capacity building and improvement of the handling, tracking and management of pharmaceuticals to hospitals, health facilities and pharmacies.

• Ensure quality assurance of pharmaceuticals transported from C-40 warehouse to hospitals, health facilities and pharmacies.

• Assure warehouse quality assurance of the medical supplies received directly from vendors to C-40 warehouse by conducting physical examination and collection of samples to be sent for laboratory analysis.

• Report to managers on the compliance of shipments with the specifications and characteristics of pharmaceuticals that meet USAID rules and regulations.

• Liaise with medical professionals and para-professionals at RHAs and the MOH.

• Make periodic visits to problem health institutions.

• Liaise with suppliers on technical issues related to pharmaceuticals.

• Assist Medical Supplies Coordinator with the execution of the Pharmacy Tender.

• Perform any other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management and quality assurance.

• Pharmacist’s licence recognized by the Pharmacy Board of Trinidad andTobago.

• Any equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.

Special Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge ofTrinidadand Tobago Health system.

•  Good knowledge of ISO regulations.

• Good knowledge of QC analysis methodology.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

• Ability to make strategic decisions and judgments.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Ability to motivate others.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Standards set in relation to the Department’s business plan, strategic objectives and budgets.

• NIPDEC’s policies and procedures

• Established professional standards, industry best practice and statutory requirements.

  SALARY:

  $15,246.00 per month