AIDS Healthcare Foundation is a global not-for-profit organization that provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2 million patients in 46 countries globally and 14 countries in Africa and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA. 

Since 1987, AHF has cared for thousands of people living with HIV and AIDS worldwide. As we create and implement unparalleled programs in new communities globally, we expand the delivery of healthcare and influence over strategies with the sole aim of saving more lives. 

Currently, AHF-Ethiopia is supporting 17 high-load public health facilities, 1 NGO, and 1 AHF-owned clinic and providing standardized comprehensive HIV care and prevention service for more than 61,000 clients in Addis Ababa, Oromia, Amhara, and Sidama Regions.

The organization is looking for experienced candidates for the supported site Nurse counselor position to support the facility on HIV Prevention and Testing services. 

AHF-Ethiopia is currently working with MoH, RHB and partners hand in hand in comprehensive and client centered HIV Prevention, care and treatment services. To continue supporting the MoH and RHB in HIV prevention, testing, treatment, linkage, and retention as well as advocacy, qualified candidate with diverse experience is highly required.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, ART Pharmacy Coordinator, participate in the direct care provision of ARV and OI drug dispensary.

• Along with Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical college, ART Pharmacy Coordinator, engage in the pharmaceutical management of ARVs and OI to dispensing unit

• As determined by AHF Pharmacy Coordinator and National Medical Director, take part in the pharmacy related activities of AHF-ET Country Office and AHF-Addis clinic

• Dispense prescribed medication and other pharmaceuticals to patients after reviewing prescription validity: Implement Good Medicine Dispensing Practice based on provided manual

• Provide ART Adherence Counseling to all new and needy patients on follow up: Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, proper medication storage and related information to patients

• Implement Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Professionals in Ethiopia

• Receive pharmaceuticals, when necessary, from EPSS , private or donor partners and report to Pharmacy Coordinator

• Issue pharmaceuticals, laboratory reagents, HIV test kits, medical supplies, medical equipment and related commodities to the requesting AHF Clinic Departments and HIV prevention department and supported facilities based on the approved Supplies Request Voucher

• Prepare and update Bin Card to all available pharmaceuticals in the medical store and report any positive or negative adjustments to your immediate supervisor

• Ensure all the dispensary service at AHF Addis Clinic Pharmacy are following the national guideline and AHF polices

• Ensure all the dispensed drugs/ laboratory reagents/ medical supplies and other forms of pharmaceutical are recorded in the AHF ERP as recommended and follow implementation

• Enter all data regarding patient drug related information and other records on the pharmacy data base, Daily Drug Register (DDR), patient follow up chart (patient information card) daily drugs for OI’s record on the provided registers

• Arrange medical store according to Good Pharmaceutical Storage Practice, and practice good Pharmaceuticals Storage Guideline. Follow FEFO &/or FIFO methods to avoid/ minimize expiry

• Record expiry dates of pharmaceuticals on expiry date tracking chart and report items having less than six months expiry date to your immediate supervisor

• Assist the Pharmacy Coordinator in preparing monthly and other periodic reports as necessary

• Perform Annual Inventory or Periodic Inventory together with the Pharmacy Team

• Report any adverse drug event or quality problem on pharmaceuticals to Pharmacy Coordinator

• Participate in the Drug Disposal Process when necessary

• Record and file used prescriptions properly by labeling their serial number until their disposals with expired items are ensured

• May take responsibility for all pharmacy related activities in the absence of Pharmacy Coordinator

• Facilitate the referral of patients with prescription of drugs not available in the clinic’s pharmacy and register for monitoring referral

• Perform all other tasks as required to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality patient centered pharmaceutical services and any other tasks as requested by the Pharmacy Coordinator or National Medical Director

Job Requirements

Education, Qualification, and Experience:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (BSc) from a recognized health institution

• Minimum of three years’ experience working on ARV drug supply and logistics preferably with an international NGO dealing with HIV/AIDS service delivery

• Training on basic training on Antiretroviral drug Management for Pharmacy professionals; having training on other HIV related courses PMTCT, HCT, TB/HIV, MDR TB… is an advantage

• Training on Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management would be a necessity

• Training in pharmaceutical Monitoring Software’s and experience working on this software

• Evidence of having experience working on Auditable Pharmacy Transaction and Service (APTS)

Core Competencies and Specific Skills:

• Proficient in basic computer programs including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet skills, and knowledge on data base

• Excellent written, verbal, and inter-personal communication skills with good command of English & Amharic languages

• Effective time management and meeting deadlines maintaining quality

• Must be highly organized and demonstrate multi-tasking ability

• Flexible, proactive, and able to organize work independently with minimum supervision

• Excellent interpersonal interaction skills and keen to work with good team spirit

How to Apply

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should apply by email to: Regional Human Resources Manager – AHF Africa Bureau, via email: Globalhr.Africa@ahf.org

Applicants are expected to send their documents to the above stated address within ten (10) days of the announcement on THIS LINK

The application is required to include cover letter of interest, detailed updated CV, copy of academic documents and other credentials, in one file attachment (PDF or Word format), that must be submitted before the deadline.

NB:-

1. Please do not forget to write title of the position for which you are applying on the subject line of your email so that it will be directed to the right department.

2. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview and written exam. Phone calls, physical visit to the organization about the result are strictly forbidden and might be reason for disqualification.