Job Title: Logistics Coordinator, Technical Programs Support
Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects, both in Kampala and other parts of the country including SURE.
SURE (Securing Ugandans’ Right to Essential Medicines) will ensure that the population of Uganda has access to adequate quantities of good quality essential medicines and health supplies (EMHS) by strengthening the national essential medicines and health commodities supply system.
MSH now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position in the SURE project:
Logistics Coordinator, Technical Programs Support – Duty Station Kampala
Overall Responsibility:
The Logistics Coordinator, Technical Programs support has overall responsibility for planning and coordination of SURE Program assistance to Ministry of Health technical programs. S/he promotes collaboration and best practices in supply-chain management of program commodities with priority on essential system change, harmonization/integration, logistics information management and building program capacity to reduce wastage, optimize resource use and achieve increased availability and supply-chain efficiency of program commodities. He is responsible for maintaining effective communication with the SURE program team, key stakeholders and the relevant Ministry of Health departments particularly Pharmacy Division and the technical program management teams. The position reports to the technical Advisor – Supply Chain Operations.
• Contribute technical and administrative inputs into the design and implementation of assessments of commodity supply chain management systems to identify resources and gaps which can be addressed by SURE Program.
• Take leadership in the development and implementation of work plans and reporting on the status of implementation of technical assistance activities
• Support the Quantification and Procurement planning unit (QPPU) to efficiently respond to program requests for supply-chain management assistance, seek opportunities for collaboration and provide technical expertise to key stakeholders in the collection and analysis of information needed to make Supply Chain Management decisions particularly to assist with quantifications, Procurement and Supply chain Management (PSM) planning of program commodities and in other areas which can be addressed by SURE.
• Support the establishment and management of systems to monitor program commodity supply-chains whilst assuring data quality and utilization particularly at central level
• Contribute to the writing of Quarterly and Annual progress reports for the SURE Program and effectively manage communication with key Ministry of Health partners including reporting requirements for the Ministry of Health.
• Advise the Ministry of Health on policy changes affecting supply chain for technical programs, including evaluating evidence for decision making and managing transition periods for essential medicines and health supplies
• Support the Ministry of Health to integrate vertical supply and information systems into integrated National pharmaceutical management and Information systems
• Manage performance of the program support team, identify capacity gaps, mentor and equip staff with the skills and knowledge required to accomplish their responsibilities.
Qualifications
1)Basic degree in a health area; such as pharmacy, medicine, public health; a masters degree in public health or business majoring in health systems management and supply chain management.
2) 5 to 10 years of work experience in providing pharmaceutical management technical assistance especially in supply chain management, at central and health facility level in a developing country preferably sub Saharan Africa. Experience in pharmaceutical/health systems strengthening is preferred.
3) Demonstrated analytical skills with computerized packages including Microsoft office packages, internet research and familiarity with common PSM tools.
4) Excellent presentation skills
5) Working experience in Uganda with comprehensive understanding of the Uganda public health system is an advantage. Previous work experience with USAID supported programs is also an added advantage.
6)Demonstrated strong organizational, administrative, communications and reporting skills
7)Flexibility and adaptation to changing priorities and shifting deadlines
8)Excellent English skills required, including ability to write lucid technical reports and documents.
A proven ability to work as a part of a team but self-managing of own time.
9) Demonstration leadership skills and committed team player.
NOTE: This is a local position and attracts no international benefits or relocation.
How to Apply
All applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Partner – MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi, P O Box 71419, Kampala
Email: HRUG@msh.org
Deadline for submission: 9th April 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates.
