Supply Chain Monitoring Advisor – Laboratory Services

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 

THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, GENDER, ELDERLY AND CHILDREN  

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC) through Global Fund Grants is looking for enthusiastic, creative and energetic individuals whom will work under contractual agreement to fill the following vacant positions: 

PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES UNIT

Job Title: Supply Chain Monitoring Advisor – Laboratory Services – 9 Positions

Location: MSD zones (Tabora, Iringa, Mwanza, Dar, Moshi, Mbeya, Tanga, Mtwara and Dodoma)

Reporting To: Zonal Logistics Coordinator (ZLC)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates forecast and quantification of Laboratory supplies needs with all players of the Supply Chain including MSD.
2. Coordinate the preparation of quantification calendar for all programs.
3. Liaise with MSD and other stakeholders to prepare and update procurement plans, supply plans and delivery schedules. Routinely informs the Head of LMS on planned shipments, funds available and commitments to Laboratory Supplies.
4. Conducts regular pipeline analyses and monitoring of laboratory supplies at the national and facility levels and routinely share this information. vi. Periodically consolidate reports on Laboratory supplies and submit to Head of LMS.
5. Participate in preparation of annual work plans and budgeting.
6. Participate in Data Quality Assessments for Pharmaceutical Services organized by LMS.
7. Link with MSD to assess the timeliness and completeness of deliveries of all laboratory commodities to inform decisions.
8. Work with M&E Specialist to ensure that the Pipeline databases for all laboratory supplies are routinely updated.
9. Identify any potential gaps in the laboratory commodities supply chain and inform leaders.
10. Maintain collaborative working relationships with other LMS team members. Assist in conducting logistics Management training, mentoring and coaching.
11. Participate in meetings, forums organized by LMS and other stakeholders as may be required.
12. Prepare Laboratory related technical and status/progress reports on logistics system performance and implementation activities. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor  
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Experience and Qualifications:

1. Bachelor degree in Laboratory or Advanced Diploma in Health Laboratory Sciences
2. Registered by the respective professional board.
3. At least three years’ experience. Including experience in analyzing supply chain data and preparing quality presentations/reports to key stakeholders.
4. Knowledge, skills, and experience of in-country’s supply chain management of public health commodities
5. Ability to work independently and or with minimum supervision.
6. Computer skills in basic computer package (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point).
7. Age limit: 50 years

Terms of Employment: 3 years Contract (Renewable based on Performance and availability of funds)

Mode of Application

Interested candidates are to submit their motivational letter, copy of the latest CV in one document indicating their preferred work station and copies of academic certificates, practice license for the specific professional cadre if any. The subject line of your job application letter should indicate the position that you are applying for: your CV must include the information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work-related traceable referees.

All correspondence MUST reach the Ministry before 15:30hrs December 26^th 2020 and channeled through the following address: 

Permanent Secretary,  

Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children,  

Government City

Health Road

P.O Box 743,  

40478 DODOMA.

Note that;

1. Any application sent later than the mentioned date and time will not be considered.
2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; if you are not contacted within two weeks after the deadline of this advert, consider yourself unsuccessful.
3. For more information kindly visit moh.go.tz

The deadline for submitting the application is 26 December 2020