Chief Pharmacist - Equity Afya

Position Overview:

Reporting to the MD, the Chief Pharmacist shall lead pharmaceutical engagements for Equity Afya with a focus on industry and global partnerships, pharmaceutical value chain – global & local pharmaceutical companies, importers and distributors, stakeholders and regulators in the sector.

The holder will also be responsible for coordinating and leading pharma engagements under the wider Equity Health Eco-system; including Equity Insurance, Equity Foundation, and Equity Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end to end supply chain processes for pharmaceutical, nutrition products, medical devices and medical equipment requirements for countries that Equity Afya operate in.
• Serve as subject matter expert for drug procurement, medical devices and equipment and service providers related to pharmaceutical regulatory bodies.
• Support in the development of processes to ensure compliance related to key supply chain requirements such as quality control, cold chain storage and distribution.
• Lead strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
• Taking lead in engagements with the pharmaceutical industry players and partners
• Supporting Equity Afya to strengthen, fully centralize and consolidate supply and procurement of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical products across the region.
• Ensuring that pharma practice adheres to existing regulations and guidelines of the Pharmacy & Poisons Board (PPB) and other relevant regulators within the region.
• Provides linkages between Equity Afya as a provider, and the other arms of healthcare ecosystem within Equity: Equity Insurance, Equity Group Foundation and Equity Group’s Strategy Team
• Provide guidance on strengthen existing policies, procedures, rules, and protocols for pharmacy practice within Equity Afya.
• Contribute to the development of long-term goals and strategic plans for the pharmacy department.
• Develop and implement programs to enhance patient education regarding medications and treatment plans.
• Provide leadership in clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management (MTM), drug information, and patient counseling.
• Monitor and improve medication-use processes to ensure patient safety and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
• Establishment of and EQA Formulary for Pharmaceuticals, Non-Pharms, Lab and Other Medical supplies.
• Establishment of an EQA Procurement Plan for Pharmaceuticals, Non-Pharms, Lab and Other Medical supplies

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy
• Master of pharmacy, MBA, MPH, MSc Health Systems
• MSC project planning or PMP an added advantage
• Experience in pharmaceutical production/manufacture process
• Solid understanding of pharma go-to market strategy, evolving regulatory framework & market trends in Pharma industry
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in industry