United States (US) Embassy Jobs – Public Health Administrative Management Specialist- Supply Chain

Organisation: United States Embassy, U. S.
Mission, Uganda
Vacancy
Number:
 021/2013
About
CDC Uganda:
“The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an international public health agency
engaged in HIV prevention and care programs and research activities in Uganda.
CDC offers excellent career opportunities for professional growth, training,
and collaboration with other health professionals. The main CDC offices are
located at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. CDC is an
agency of the United States Mission in Uganda.
Job
Summary:
 Under the
general supervision of the Heath Strengthening Systems Team Lead, incumbent is
one of two supply chain management specialists, and directs the implementation
of the supply chain management (SCM) process which includes the planning of
procurement, inventory control, logistics and distribution to ensure that every
step of the process is functioning effectively to avoid costly delays and
interruption of stock in the health sector as it relates to CDC Uganda
programs.
A copy of the complete
position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
NOTE: 
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Education required: Completion of a bachelor’s degree
in public administration, public health, international development, business
administration, accounting, finance, nursing, medicine or health services
administration is required.
Work Experience required:  Three years progressively
responsible experience in pharmaceutical services, including one year in
logistics management is required.
Language required:  Level IV English ability (fluent
written, spoken and reading). Knowledge required:  Must possess a
detailed Knowledge of health and HIV/AIDS service delivery in the public and
private sector in Uganda, or sub-Saharan Africa. Must have demonstrated knowledge
and understanding of HIV/AIDS care issues; Ministry of Health Logistics and
Health Sector Supply Chain Systems-knowledge of the National drug supply and
distribution program and guidelines; policies and regulations pertaining to
pharmaceutical agents as well as principles of supply chain management. Must
have detailed knowledge of logistics support, supply chain requirements
planning, risk management, customer relationship management, supplier
relationship management. The job holder must also have a detailed knowledge of
the host country operational environment, including a good understanding of
host government laws and regulations regarding public health-related
implementing agreements. Detailed Knowledge of health and HIV/AIDS service
delivery in the public and private sector in Uganda, or sub-Saharan Africa. A
general knowledge of routine health information systems in developing
countries, including knowledge of HIV administrative systems is required.
Skills and Abilities
required: 
  • Good
    oral communications skills are required to define performance metrics and
    ensure clarity for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain
    factors, such as product cost or quality.
  • The
    ability to maintain contact at all levels of the host government and with
    stakeholders in the non-government arena is required in order to explain
    supply chain program policies, objectives and procedures and to assist
    partners in reporting requirements.
  • Ability
    to document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle
    times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
  • Maintain
    effective working and management-level contacts within HIV/AIDS service
    delivery activities of the government and NGOs; ability to work
    effectively with team and interagency environments, ability to work in a
    decentralized system.
  • Excellent
    inter-personal skills are required in order to coordinate with USG
    colleagues and implementing/ cooperating partners to ensure mutual
    cooperation.
  • Leadership
    skills are required to work with program managers and staff of
    implementing partners to direct and coordinate various elements of
    logistics, budgeting for procurement and accounting operations is
    required.
How
to Apply:
Interested candidates for
this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1.  Universal
Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member
(DS-174).
2.  A combination of
both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work
experience attached as a separate sheet.
3.  A current resume
or curriculum vitae.
4. Candidates who claim US
Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must
submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in
hiring with their application.
5.  Any other documentation
(e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES
WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat
(.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
Deadline:
 2nd July, 2013
The US Mission in Kampala
provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to
all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. 
The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in
all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
For More Ugandan Jobs,
Please Visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com   or
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Related Jobs