Job Title: Laboratory Supply Chain Monitoring Advisor (1 Position)
REPORTS TO: Regional Logistic Coordinator
LOCATION: Position is based in the following MSD
Zonal Store: Iringa, Tanzania
Phone: +255 22 602 891/2/3
Area: Iringa
Application Deadline: Jul 12, 2013
Overview:
JSI Research & Training Institute (JSI R&T) is a partner in the Partnership
for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM). PFSCM is implementing the Supply
Chain Management System (SCMS) contract for USAID as part of the President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
endeavors to strengthen or establish secure, reliable, cost-effective, and
sustainable supply chains capable of meeting the care and treatment needs of
people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. In coordination with
in-country and international partners, SCMS assists programs to enhance their
supply-chain capacity; ensure that accurate supply-chain information is
collected, shared, and used; and provide quality, affordable, health care
products to those who need them.
In Tanzania, SCMS supports the Government of Tanzania’s goal of improving the
health of all Tanzanians. The project is managed by JSI R&T. The
field office is recruiting for 1 Laboratory Supply Chain Monitoring Advisor
(Lab SCMA) to be based in Iringa zone throughout the country to serve as an
early warning system capable of identifying potential break downs in the
logistics system and taking corrective and remedial actions to avoid service
interruptions. The Lab SCMA will prevent shortages or excess accumulation and
wastage of laboratory related products in the health commodity distribution
network. The positions will report to the Regional Logistic Coordinator
and designated supervisor in the zone.
Overall Responsibilities:
The Laboratory Supply Chain Monitoring Advisor will provide support to the
day-to-day logistics activities of all the HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Centers
(CTCs) within their designated area. In collaboration with the
Diagnostics Unit of the MOHSW, MSD, NACP and other vertical programs, the
SCMA-Lab will primarily work on implementing and monitoring the new national
logistics system for laboratory supplies.
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
For each MSD zonal store and its related health facilities:
Conducting logistics monitoring visits to selected health facilities that
provide care and support for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). These
visits may include staff from MSD, Regional Health Management Team (RHMT),
Diagnostics Unit, NACP and Council Health Management Team (CHMT)
Developing technical assistance plans, including project activity development
and budgeting, preparation of strategic and annual work plans, monitoring, and
evaluation of performance and impact.
Providing technical assistance to key CTCs personnel in the following areas:
Analyzing the constraints to improved product availability in the selected
facilities.
Analyzing the supply chain implications of poor report & request (R&R)
for lab supplies, storage and distribution.
Identifying performance strengths, weaknesses, and Providing On-the-Job
Training (OJT) in commodity management using existing tools such as Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP) manuals.
Facilitating the provision of Report and Requisition forms, manuals and other
materials required to carry out logistics activities.
Ensuring that all logistics records are correctly maintained at the service
delivery points.
Ensuring that planned logistics activities (procedures) are being carried out
according to schedule
Ensuring prompt receipt of laboratory supplies at the SDPs
Identifying potential breakdowns in the logistics systems and mobilize support
and other interventions necessary to avoid stockouts of laboratory supplies.
Ensuring that appropriate stock levels of laboratory supplies are maintained in
MSD zonal stores.
Ensuring good communication with and timely feedback to CTC sites, MSD,
Diagnostics Unit, NACP and JSI/SCMS on potential and/or actual stock
imbalances.
Working with MSD Local Area Managers to ensure the steady supply of laboratory
supplies to the zonal store.
Working with MSD Zonal warehouse and CTCs staff on establishing guidelines for
proper storage and distribution of laboratory supplies.
Identifying and communicating the necessary resources for the performance of
their duties.
Preparing and submitting routine reports to SCMS and designated institutions.
The position is based in a MSD Zonal area and will require travel to ART
facilities within that zonal area, and may require travel to
trainings/presentations/conferences. Depending on the need or
situation, some international travel may be required.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and
or project management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Applicants for this position should be Tanzanian nationals who possess the
following minimum qualifications:
Either a qualified Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Technologist, or Biomedical
Sciences with at least two years experience in managing laboratory supplies
Experience in working with laboratory supplies and programs is preferred.
Experience in logistics/supply chain management and or public health
commodities management desirable.
Experience in working with the Government of Tanzania and other NGO’s
preferred.
Excellent written and verbal English.
Ability to prepare and present information related to health laboratory
diagnostics
Ability to work on a team to develop strategies and manage implementation of
projects
Ability to work independently.
Previous work experience with USAID-funded projects desirable.
Proficiency in common computer packages (eg.Word, PowerPoint, Excel) relevant
to the work.
Able to travel for an extended period of time away from the duty station to
support technical activities.
Able to travel internationally to attend trainings and conferences as needed.
*The Laboratory Supply Chain Monitoring Advisor will work under the guidance of
the Regional Logistic Coordinator and /or a designated Supervisor.
REMUNERATION:
A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the successful
candidate for the above positions basing on qualification, experience and
salary history.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested candidates are invited to send their cover letters, Curriculum Vitae
with names and contact details of 3 work related references, enclosing
certificate copies of relevant education and training.
Submission may be sent to the address below not later than Monday 12th July,
2013.
Human Resource Manager
John Snow, Inc.
Plot No. 392,
Toure Drive, Masaki
P.O .Box 9263
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Email: recruitment@tz.pfscm.org
Please indicate on the envelope the position applied for. Only candidates
meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard from
us within 3 weeks after the closing date, kindly assume that your application
was not successful. JSI is an equal opportunity employer.
