Management Sciences for Health (MSH),Senior Technical Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda

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• Offer technical
  guidance to Pharmacy Division to ensure that NTLPs commodity pipelines are
  analyzed and monitored at all levels of the supply system
• Assist in the
  coordination of the reporting and ordering for TB drugs in a timely manner
  and the follow up of non-reporting facilities
• Revive and strengthen
  NTLP system for receiving facility stock status reports from TB diagnostic
  and treatment facilities and utilization of the information to address any
  identified gaps.
• Render support and
  technical assistance to the NTLP in the development of an electronic
  system for management of health facility stock status information
• Support NTLP to ensure
  that the Pharmaceutical and Health Product Management supported by Global
  Fund grants are updated on time to reflect the TB programs procurement
  needs.
• Ensure periodic
  logistics data quality audits are integrated in the routine NTLP
  mentorships and supervisions.
• Work in liaison with
  the QPP Unit of the Pharmacy Division to strengthen and •streamline the TB
  commodity quantification process in line with the QPP strategic plan, and
  provide inputs into the bi-monthly stock status reporting.
• Support in conducting
  periodic quality audits for data at zonal and district level
• Offer technical
  assistance to MDR TB sites to ensure optimal stock levels with periodic
  on-site support supervision

• The candidate should
  hold a Professional degree in Pharmacy, supply chain management training
  or logistics management is an added advantage
• Prior experience in
  providing logistic management technical assistance especially in the area
  of supply chain management, quantification and procurement
• A minimum of three or
  more years’ experience with medicines logistics management information
  systems
• Working experience in
  Uganda with knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the Uganda public
  health system.
• Previous experience
  with USAID supported programs is an added advantage
• Proven ability to
  collaborate with other stakeholders in developing creative and strategic
  solutions to achieve common goals
• Show willingness to be
  flexible and adapt to changing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Excellent
  organizational, administrative, communications and reporting skills
• Strong teamwork and
  team-building skills
  Strong English skills required, including ability to write lucid technical
  reports and documents
• Demonstrated computer
  skills, including knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power
  Point.