Logistics Officer Jobs at Management Sciences for Health in Uganda

JOB TITLE : Logistics Officer - Quantification & Procurement Planning REPORTS TO : Coordinator, Quantifications and Procurement Planning LOCATION : Ministry of Health, Kampala Overall Responsibility: The Logistics Officer – QPP will support the Quantification and Procurement Planning (QPP) Unit Coordinator and the Pharmacy Division to carry out data management, quantifications and procurement planning. He/She works closely with Ministry of Health (MoH)Pharmacy Division, technical assistance staff, MoH technical programs, NMS, JMS, IP and other stakeholders to collect, synthesise and input data into quantifications, procurement planning and overall development on 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. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Support the QPPU Coordinator in quantifications and periodic review of national requirements of medicines and health supplies and PSM plans 2. Carry out data collection for quantifications and procurement planning from different sources including but not limited to central medical stores, MoH divisions and programs, funding agencies/development partners and implementing partners. 3. Analyse and input data into national quantifications, procurement plans and gaps analyses 4. Periodically review consumption trends to inform national projections and needs estimations for medicines and other health products 5. Carry out sentinel sites surveillance to monitor utilisation and issues data for key commodities for malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB and laboratory. 6. Prepare regular supply chain situational analysis reports and briefs to MoH and stakeholders for commodities for malaria, laboratory, HIV/AIDS, TB and the tracer medicines 7. Support Ministry of Health programs in their logistics planning and management roles 8. Prepare periodical reports as may be required 9. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time as need arises. Qualifications: · Professional degree in a health area; such as pharmacy, medicine, public health, laboratory sciences, nursing · Work experience in pharmaceutical supply management, quantification and procurement · At least 5 years of experience in quantification for essential medicines and health supplies · Skills in data management is essential · Work experience with medicines logistics/ inventory management information systems · Working experience in Uganda with knowledge, comprehensive understanding of the Uganda public health system · Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and shifting deadlines · Strong teamwork and team-building skills How to Apply: All applications should be addressed to: The Human Resources Partner – MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi, P O Box 71419, Kampala Email: HRUG@msh.org Deadline for submission: 28th May 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Deadline: 28th May 2012