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Title: Medical Logistics Officer
(Rwenzori Region)

• Develop
  and implement quarterly regional activity work plan, procurement plan, and
  budget for medical logistics activities and as well provide technical
  support in the functionality of district procurement committees in the
  region in line with Baylor-Uganda Medical logistics objectives and MoH
  related guidelines.
• Maintain
  an updated hard copy records and electronic data bases for tracking of all
  ‘inventory and supplies’ received & stored at regional office and
  issued to Baylor supported HFs as monitor the update of inventory records
  and data bases per district in region in line with the Baylor-Uganda
  pharmacy Operating Procedures.
• Conduct
  periodic needs assessment and build capacity of Health workers in Health
  Facilities and at District involved in handling procurements, storage and
  use of health commodities through training, mentorships and support
  supervision in line with Baylor Uganda and MoH pharmaceutical SOPs.
• Monitor
  the forecasting and ordering process for each supported Health Facilities
  in alignment to the national supply chain (NMS) for health commodities and
  distribute buffer supplies as per the facility requests in case an
  emergency and NMS supply chain delay in line with Baylor Uganda and MoH
  pharmaceutical SOPs.
• Perform
  stock spot checks in selected supported Health Facilities and facilitate
  both internal and external audits and provide all the necessary
  information for the effective audit as well as follow up on the audit
  recommendations in line with Baylor-Uganda, & MoH Pharmacy SOPs.
• Monitor
  the implementation of pharmacovigilance programs in supported Health
  Facilities and support Health Workers to identify, manage and report
  adverse drug reactions to National Drug Authority (NDA) for each district
  in line with Baylor Uganda and MoH pharmaceutical SOPs.
• Develop
  and monitor the implementation of periodic performance targets for store
  management and medical logistics supply chain then write and submit
  periodic reports to key stakeholders in line with Baylor-Uganda pharmacy
  Operating Procedures.
• Develop
  and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, and advocate for
  coordinated and harmonized interventions in handling medical logistics
  & buffer stock management Baylor Uganda Medical logistics objectives
  and MoH related guidelines.
• Carry
  out operational research on the areas of supply chain and logistics to
  guide and provide lessons to improve performance then document best work
  practices in HFs and promote knowledge sharing through CMEs on areas of
  health commodities new developments and changes in line with Baylor-Uganda
  research guidelines and Pharmacy SOPs.

Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:

The job holder should have:

• A
  Relevant diploma in Pharmacy. However a Degree in Procurement and Supply
  Chain management or professional qualifications in CIPS will be an added
  advantage.
• At
  least two years of working experience in medical logistics work.
• Have
  Key personal competences in team and communication skills, Must be
  dynamic, Persuasive &convincing, self-motivated and able to
  demonstrate high initiative.

How
to Apply:

If you have the relevant
qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address
below not later than 4.00p.m., Monday,
28th January, 2013.

Provide a detailed CV
demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and
addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email
address, and day time telephone contact. Knowledge of the local language will
be an added advantage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for
interviews.

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION-UGANDA

BLOCK 5 MULAGO HOSIPITAL,

P.O. Box 72052, CLOCK
TOWER, KAMPALA.

Tel: +256-417-119200/100

EMAIL: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

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