Experience

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  World Food Programme

  • South Sudan

  • Logistics Officer

    • Nov 2021 - Present
    • South Sudan

    Assist in the development of WFP’s Temperature Sensitive Logistics (TSL) and integrate into systemsConduct training needs assessment identifying skills or knowledge gaps in medical logistics with aim to develop trainingsPlan and Implement Medical Logistics Training package utilizing HQ Quality Management SystemDefine strategic plan for key activities to be undertaken in the preparedness team and work to implement the preparedness platform that allows capture of key defined dataLiaise with relevant health clusters to identify preparedness standardsAssist in the preparation of donor proposals for preparedness activities

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  World Food Programme

  • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Warehouse Associate

    • May 2020 - Sep 2021
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Responsible for the effective planning and management of warehouse operations, ensuring good storage practicesOversee and coordinate receipt of incoming COVID-19 donations and facilitate the sorting and consolidation of cargo per item and donorDevelop and implement tools to manage donations in stockAssist in coordinating the distribution and dispatch of COVID-19 supplies serving all 54 African countriesFacilitate customs clearance for import and export of COVID 19 supplies donationsPrepare regular and ad hoc reports on warehouse operations to support informed planning and decision makingPrepare standard operating procedures of all warehouse activities and follow up the implementation

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  Wise Team Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Importer and Distributor

  • Addis Ababa

  • Senior Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Regulatory Affair Consultant

    • Jan 2019 - May 2020
    • Addis Ababa

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  Chemonics International Inc., USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management

  • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Inventory Management Advisor

    • Jun 2018 - Jan 2019
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    • Focal person in Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Agency (EPSA) for implementation of a new initiative (Quick Win initiative) rolled out by FMOH in collaboration with RHB to increase service delivery in 12 major public hospitals in Addis Ababa. As part of the initiative: - Assisted in the development of facility stock status report format, piloted and supported the utilization of the tool to increase data visibility Prepared supervision checklists, conducted supportive supervision and mentored hospital pharmacy professionals to maintain and strengthen the supply chain management. Monitored facility report data quality and accuracy, aggregated reports and prepared summary report on bi-weekly basis and present to EPSA task force Supported EPSA outbound logistics team in the preparation of action plan to manage order fulfillment to hospitals and follow up on the implementation. Played an active role in strengthening of communication between facility and EPSA by conducting regular meetings with hospital management. As part of the team, able to increase availability of pharmaceuticals in the selected hospitals to 90% from baseline of 76% within six months. Trained EPSA regional branch office focal person to expand the initiative’s experience in their respective catchment area• Supported EPSA annual inventory and conducted inventory analysis of more than 1000 pharmaceuticals• Supported the management of short expiry and slow-moving items and managed the redistribution of over 45 million-birr worth items among EPSA warehouses thereby decreasing wastage• Monitored EPSA inventory level to maintain optimum stock• Coached and provided on job training to EPSA outbound logistic team on warehousing, inventory management tools and effective distribution.

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  Wise Team Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Importer and Distributor

  • Addis Ababa

  • Technical Manager

    • Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
    • Addis Ababa

    • In charge of planning, forecasting and quantifying foreign Pharmaceutical purchases and control their storage, distribution, promotion and deliveries.• I assist in the search of new suppliers, in identifying new products and market opportunities.• Registration of new suppliers with the Food Medicine and Health Care Administration and Control authority• I am also responsible in identifying market opportunities in line with pricing, positioning and product selection for existing business.

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  Pharmaceutical Fund and Supply Agency (PFSA)

  • Addis Ababa

  • Logistic Officer

    • Sep 2009 - Dec 2013
    • Addis Ababa

    • Guided and supervised warehouse managers on warehousing and inventory control management• Made weekly distribution plans and coordinated the distribution of Health commodities to different health facilities thereby ensuring timely delivery• Supportive supervision to health facilities to assess service delivery and utilization of pharmaceuticals• Facilitated communication between concerned government bodies and health facilities to clarify supply issues • Made documentation of supplies distributed and prepared monthly, quarterly, annual reports• Participated in the development of new standard operating procedures