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Title: Principle Technical Advisor,
Supply Chain Operations

Reports
to: Chief of Party (COP)

Location: Kampala

Management
Sciences for Health (MSH)
is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in
USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is
currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects including
SURE, both in Kampala and other parts of the country.

• The
  Principle Technical Advisor, Supply Chain Operations ensures that systems
  and processes are in place for the successful development, implementation
  and evaluation of national program plans aimed at improving the
  availability of quality health commodities at the central supply agencies
  and the effective delivery of these commodities to health facilities in
  Uganda. Together with the COP, s/he assists the pharmaceutical sector of
  the Government of Uganda and its institutions in the implementation of
  policies and procedures aimed at strengthening supply chain operations at
  the central level.
• The
  Principle Technical Advisor provides support in the following areas across
  the key supply chain management areas: supply chain system assessment
  approaches and tools; forecasting and quantification methodologies;
  procurement; inventory control, logistics management information and
  distribution systems. S/he represents the project among institutional
  partners and stakeholders as necessary.
• The
  job holder will work closely with the COP to develop and implement work
  plans for assigned project area. In coordination with the COP provide
  technical guidance to subcontractors, defining their on-going technical
  roles in the project related to central supply agency system
  strengthening.
• Provide
  support to the design and implementation of system reviews aimed at strengthening
  the central supply agencies warehousing and distribution systems
• Support
  the MoH in building capacity for central supply agencies’ ability to
  monitor and evaluate their performance and make recommendations for system
  improvement.
• Assist
  the COP in tracking pharmaceutical financing from all sources in the
  health sector.
• Draft
  internal reports and communications as needed.
• Contribute
  to the implementation of strategies for capacity development across
  multiple supply chain areas.
• Supervise
  staff as assigned.

Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s
  degree or higher in business, pharmacy, public health with emphasis in
  supply chain management; advanced degrees preferred.
• At
  least 7 years’ experience in supply chain system assessment approaches and
  tools; policy reform related to health supply chain systems including
  health financing; product selection; forecasting, quantification methods
  and tools; procurement processes; inventory control; distribution systems
  and management information systems.
• Experience
  in delivering technical assistance programs.
• Knowledge
  and/or experience in the supply chain management system for health
  commodities in Uganda is preferred.
• Knowledge
  of PEPFAR-funded programs and USAID experience preferred.
• Proven
  ability to collaborate effectively with professional colleagues in a broad
  range of governmental organizations and Implementing Partners.
• Strong
  interpersonal, verbal and written communications, teamwork and partnering
  abilities.
• Ability
  to produce results in diverse cultural, social, and language contexts.
• Demonstrated
  computer skills in MS Office Suite applications.
• Fluency
  in oral and written English required.

How
to Apply:

ll 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:
28^th January 2013.
We thank all applicants fey their interest, but can only acknowledge
shortlisted candidates.

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