Lazarus Akech
@lazarusakech
Pharmacist at South Sudan’s Ministry of Health, managing TB/HIV supplies from forecasting and procurement through last-mile delivery.
South SudanWhat I'm looking for
At the Ministry of Health, South Sudan, I oversee TB/HIV/AIDS/STIs medical supplies, from forecasting and procurement to distribution at the points of care. I work with partners including UNDP, PEPFAR, and WHO, and support field teams with inventory management and drug storage.
At Doctors with Africa (CUAMM)_ Yirol County Hospital, I managed pharmacy inventory, cold-chain practices, and pharmaceutical care, including counseling people starting ART. Earlier, at Keamland Healthcare Pharmacy and Clinic, I handled pharmaceutical supply forecasting and ordering.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Inspector for TB/HIV/AIDS/STIs Medical Supplies
Ministry of Health, South Sudan
Sep 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Conducts asset inventories, oversees logistics and procurement, and ensures proper forecasting and distribution of TB/HIV/AIDS/STIs medical supplies. Liaises with partners like UNDP, PEPFAR, and WHO to ensure timely procurement and last-mile delivery.
Hospital Pharmacist
Doctors with Africa (CUAMM)
Jun 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Managed inventory systems, supervised pharmacy staff, and ensured proper storage and distribution of medicines and medical supplies. Maintained cold chain systems and provided counseling to HIV patients on ART.
Pharmaceutical Manager
Keamland Healthcare Pharmacy and Clinic
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)
Ensured timely forecasting and quantification of pharmaceutical supplies, arranged medicines in proper order, and worked with health authorities on supply management. Received shipments and reviewed procurement orders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Institute of Supply Examination Board
Professional Diploma, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from the Kenya Institute of Supply Examination Board, completed in 2025.
Global Drug Facility
Training Certificate, Supply Chain Management
Two-week training on Supply Chain Management of Health Commodities in Nairobi, Kenya, by Global Drug Facility through Stop TB Partnership in 2024.
Zagazig University
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy from Zagazig University, Cairo, Egypt, completed in 2020.
Malek Academy
South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education from Malek Academy, Bor, Jonglei State, completed in 2014.
Kolyang Primary School
Jonglei State Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
Jonglei State Certificate of Primary Education from Kolyang Primary School, Bor, Jonglei State, completed in 2009.
Amref Health Africa
Training Certificate, Health Information Systems
Training on electronic Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS) by Amref Health Africa.
UNDP
Training Certificate, Supply Planning
Training on supply planning of TB/HIV/AIDS/STIs commodities, including ARVs and test kits, by UNDP.
Ministry of Health
Training Certificate, HIV Testing Services
HTS training to understand different testing algorithms by the Ministry of Health.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South SudanAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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