Management Sciences
for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization composed of
nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over 50
countries. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s
poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and
action in public health. Tog
ether with our partners, we are helping managers
and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that
improve health services for the greatest health impact. USAID funded Uganda
Health Supply Chain is a five year program supporting the Govemment of Uganda’s
health system to improve the availability and accessibility of essential
medicines and health supplies (EMHS).The expected results of are 15:1)
strengthen national policies and strategies and support cost-effective, equitable,
and transparent utilization of EMHS resources; 2) strengthen country capacity
for effective management and utilization of EMHS; and 3) increase availability
and access of EMHS among priority populations. We are seeking qualified persons
to fill the following positions; 2) Technical Officer- Quantification &
Procurement Planning, (Kampala);
please follow this
link
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/8164/tech-officer/job
to apply. Reports to: Senior Technical Officer, QPP
Overall
Responsibility
The Technical Officer-
QPPU will support the Quantification and Procurement Planning Unit (QPPU) and
the Pharmacy Division to carry out data management, forecasting and procurement
planning. S/he works closely with Ministry of Health (MoH) Pharmacy Division,
technical assistance staff, MoH technical programs, central warehouses, IPs and
other stakeholders to collect synthesize and input data into forecasts, supply
planning and overall development of procurement and supply management plans.
This position is primarily focused on strengthening logistics systems and
provides a link between MoH and stakeholders and to facilitate harmonization
within the various supply chains.
Qualifications
1) Professional
degree in a health area; such as pharmacy, medicine, public health; pharmacist
preferred
2) 3 years’ work
experience in pharmaceutical supply management, quantification and procurement
3) At least one year
of experience in quantification for essential medicines and health supplies
4) Skills in data
management is essential •
5) Work experience
with medicines logistics/ inventory management information systems
6) Working
experience in Uganda with knowledge and understanding of the Uganda public
health system
7) Willingness to be
flexible and adapt to changing priorities and shifting deadlines
8) Strong teamwork
and team-building skills
If you meet the
above requirements please go to the link provided for each job to apply, not
later than April 15, 2015 at 5.00pm. Please note all applications must be made
online. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
We thank all
applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates.
Please note that any form of canvassing by candidates will lead to immediate
disqualification. MSH is an equal opportunity Employer, Female Candidates are
encouraged to apply
