John Francis Rwegayura

• Plan, Coordinate and implement activities related to logistics systems strengthening across various levels of the Supply Chain so as to improve supply chain performance.
• Determine areas for capacity building to Medical stores Department (MSD) for improving warehouse operations and efficiency.
• Provide technical support to Medical stores Department (MSD) in addressing issues related to health commodities inventory management in MSD Plants.
• Work with various stakeholders and provide technical advice to the current redesign logistics systems for better performance.
• Support , guide and serve as a technical resource in direct technical work for implementing supply chain improvement strategies and management approaches related to capacity building.
• Work with other project staff to identify resources and or performance improvement needs to strengthen health commodities logistics system.

• Supported Global Health Supply Chain TA TZ on reviewing vaccines logistics system and prepared the training materials
• Trained Regional/District Immunization and Vaccines Officers on the reviewed "New Comers Training"
• Facilitated the assessment of temperature monitoring systems for Vaccines management in Mwanza, Kigoma, Geita and Kagera Regions as part of technical support as consulted by GHSC TA TZ
• Participated in the documentation of success stories of the redesign Logistics system (ongoing activity)
• Consulted by Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET) to organize and participate in inception meeting with antimicrobial resistance stakeholders.

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS TASKS

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of the health commodities supply chain to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to enhance the availability, accessibility, and affordability of health commodities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define supply chain performance indicators and establish monitoring mechanisms to track progress.

CAPACITY BUILDING TASKS

• Provide technical support and training to supply chain staff (LMS staffs from MoH) and programs officials on best practices, supply chain management tools, and processes.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop training materials and conduct capacity-building workshops to enhance supply chain knowledge and skills.
• Monitored emerging trends, innovations, and advancements in supply chain management within the health sector and disseminate relevant information to the team.

• Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
• Evaluated employee performance and prepared performance appraisals.
• Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
• Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
• Prepared costing analyses for daily operations to optimize project workflows and maintain profit margins.
• Provided technical support to procurement department, Pharmacy, warehouse and M&E team
• Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
• prepared Monthly performance reports and advise the management on improvement strategies.

• Eliminated process discrepancies, directed budget and personnel by establishing supply/inventory control management functions.
• Supported MSD on health commodities availability through technical support on both inventory management and capacity building.
• Fostered customer retention/satisfaction by cultivating long-term rapport based on prompt and courteous service.
• Provided technical support to Medical store department on reviewing reports and rationing of health commodities to health facilities
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Modified operational systems at both MSD and health facilities to enhance performance and add new features.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

• Work as a focal person between TMDA/PC and MSH on the overall implementation of ADDO (Accredited Drugs Dispensing Outlets) program maintenance activities under the SDSI project
• Design and provide integrated mentorship activities to empower Pharmacy Council staff with technical skills to run the ADDO program in various strategic areas of financial management and reporting, training organization and conduction, community communication and law enforcement, designing posts and brochures for effective communication and handling the information to other stakeholders other than government
• Prepare a Yearly Workplan and provide technical support to PC staff on how to accomplish the plan within timelines while maintaining the quality and standards of the program
• Ensure a smooth transition of the program from TMDA to PC while providing capacity building to relevant staff and identifying areas that need consultations from other sources.

• Provide technical support to MSD zonal Manager upon HIV Commodities stock management including issues and supplies 4
• Provide technical support to all Care and Treatment (CTC) facilities in Morogoro, Dar es Salaam and Coastal Regions, upon HIV commodities management as per designed logistics system in Tanzania
• Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
• Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
• Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
• Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
• Resolve all the issues arising regarding commodities availability to avoid overstocking or stock-outs at both MSD zonal store and Health Facility level
• Participate in specific project activities like training, designs, pilots and roll outs of different logistics system
• Conducting routine logistics monitoring visits to selected (facilities identified having problems in the process of reviewing R & Rs, frequently stocked out, new facilities etc) health facilities that provide care and support for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)
• Identifying performance strengths, weaknesses, and providing On-the-Job Training (OJT) in commodity management using existing tools such as Standard Operating

• To maintain the quality and efficacy of all the medications enrolled in the MDH treatment program, at Temeke Hospital 2
• Maintained confidential financial and patient information to reduce risk of data breaches.
• Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
• Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
• Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
• Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
• Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
• To conduct commodities redistribution among the Temeke District Centres, thus ensuring commodities availability in the whole District
• To conduct proper storage practices to all commodities involved in care and treatment clinic
• Daily dispensing of Antiretrovirals and other non-Antiretrovirals to the clients according to doctors’ prescriptions
• To provide the necessary information concerning medications to the clients, doctors and other staffs
• To keep and maintain daily records concerning clients on medications, medications issued as well as any reports concerning adverse drug reactions as reported by clients
• To attend clinical meetings at the clinic so as to synchronize ideas and experience as well to discuss new challenges and how to handle them for the effective running of the HIV-Clinic
• To attend other professional duties/Trainings as assigned by the Site manager/ head of the department

• To prepare monthly production plans which comply with procurement plans from the procurement officer
• To deal with documentation for implementing Quality management systems including preparation of SOPs and updating them, train the staffs how to use them, review all the documents used in the production area as Batch Manufacturing records, QC and QA report forms and materials transfer requests
• To develop and implement quality management strategy and plans including resource, systems, timescales, and financials, to support, contribute to, and integrate within, the organization’s annual business plan and long-term strategy
• To develop and maintain systems to establish standards relating to activities and products
• Monitor and inform/communicate/apply standards created/maintained by external bodies and integrate them within internal quality management system
• Liaise and co-operate with quality management and standard bodies, manage staff according to company standards (appraisal, discipline, training, development etc)