Job Description

Vaccine Supply Chain Management:
xc2xb7Support vaccine logistics and distribution processes to enable COVID-19 vaccines to be integrated into the routine immunization services of the province
xc2xb7Coordinate 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

xc2xb7Implement integrated wastage monitoring tools
xc2xb7Optimise the policies and management of vaccines and injection safety including ensuring the availability of correct ancillary suppliesCold 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

xc2xb7Continuously monitor available cold chain capacity, identify gaps and design interventions in line with national guidelines
xc2xb7Facilitate provincial vaccine distribution to ensure cold chain management at all stages

• B.Pharm
• Registration as a Pharmacist with South African Pharmacy Council
• Record of continuous development in pharmacy related topics
• Previous work experience in the Public sector

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