Position Overview:
The Commodities & Logistics Management Technical Advisor will provide
technical, management and coordination services to Sauti team. S/he will be
responsible for accurate planning, implementation, and effective management of
all commodities and program assets necessary for the delivery of community
-based HIV testing and counseling, family planning, sexually transmitted
infections testing and treatment services, and other related services. The
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umbent will be responsible for forecasting, ordering, coordinating
specialized handling, storage, distribution, monitoring utilization, and
reporting of logistics data in line with Jhpiego policies and standard
operating procedures. S/he will ensure effective systems are put in place to
track inventory from the point of receiving (i.e. Sauti Procurement Team and/or
Regional/District Health Facilities), storage, dispatch, and distribution
level. S/he will also ensure that the inventory movement and details are
tracked up to the disposal level. Tracking will be done in conjunction with the
Jhpiego TZ Warehouse/Stores Team and country wide Inventory timely distribution
of HIV/FP and other commodities to all Sauti regions; and will collaborate with
the Stores Officers located at various Jhpiego warehouses. S/he will also
engage with central and zonal SCMS/MSD focal persons to ensure consistent and
uninterrupted supply of HIV/FP commodities and other materials. S/he will
provide technical assistance to the regional/district authorities by engaging
Pharmacists, Laboratory Technologists, Supply Officers, RlDACCs, and RIDRCHCOs.
S/he will also be responsible for the preparation and submission of various reports
to Sauti leadership, MOHSW, RlCHMT and the donor, and represent Sauti in
various national, regional and HIV/FP implementing partners’ commodities
security and logistics technical working groups.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy [highly preferred], Laboratory Science,
Nursing; or equivalent
• At least three (3) years’ experience in logistics/supply chain management
and/or public health commodities management, especially HIV testing and family
planning commodities;
• Experience in Inventory and Asset Management
• At least five (3) years of experience in project management, supervisory
duties or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in common computer packages (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point)
relevant to the work and eagerness and ability to learn Forecasting and Supply
planning software (Pipeline, Lab Tool) .
• Excellent report writing skills and high level of computer literacy with
strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to handle a variety of different assignments sometimes under pressure
of deadlines.
• Strong .interpersonal communication skills and ability to advocate and bring
about consensus with senior government officials and numerous stakeholders;
• Previous experience working with USG funded programs, development agencies,
URT and local implementing partner
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines
and intense pressure to perform.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English
and Kiswahili.
• Ability to travel up to 60%
Jhpiego offers a competitive
package selected candidates in line with salary history, academic
qualifications and relevant experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply please indicate the position title on the envelope or subject line in
your e-mail. Applications should also include an up-to-date CV with three
contactable professional references, a cover letter and your salary history.
Applications which do
NOT include ALL of these elements will NOT be considered.
The application should be addressed to:
Director of Human Resource
Jhpiego
Plot 72,Block 45B,
New Bagamoyo Road, Victoria.
PO Box 9170,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
