Supply Chain Management Advisor Job Vacancy at Ministry of Health in Kampala

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Advisor

Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Admin-Clerical

Job Description:
Ministry of Health seeks to recruit a candidate for the above position

Location: Kampala

Job Purpose
•    The job holder will serve as Senior advisor to the Pharmacy Division on Supply chain management

Key Functions:
•    Coordinating and supporting the MOH in the national quantification efforts to link stock outs in commodities, supplies, ARVS in the Republic of Uganda
•    Develop national computerized database, overseeing the ordering and packaging process, level and provide weekly reports to decision makers
•    Tracking the movements of goods into the country and through depots ready for dispatch and arrival of shipments
•    Monitoring supply chain performance  and make sure that targets are met, recommends corrective actions where necessary
•    Identifying blockages in the supply chain system and make recommendations to decision makers for the address and reduce delays in the system
•    Developing and coordinating trainings to health workers that are directly involved in SCM for logistic management and providing technical support to broad portfolio of implementing partner
Qualifications:
•    Must possess degree in Pharmacy
•    Must possess a degree in logistics and supply chain management
•    Being a member of the chartered institute of purchasing and supply is an added advantage
•    Must have at least ten years relevant experience as a pharmacist five years of which should be managing logistics of AIDS supplies
•    Must have an extensive experience in a public health system, with excellent organizational and analytical skills
•    Good management and communication skills both oral and written
•    Good interpersonal relationships
•    Team work building
Competencies:
•    Well versed with current national and global for HIV/AIDS policies and practices
•    Demonstrated leadership and supervision, team work, net working, communication and writing skills
•    Familiarity with commonly used computer packages
•    Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MOH and of PEPFAR programs
How to apply;
All applications should be Hand Delivered between 8am to 5pm Monday to
Plot 20B Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo
Tel: +256 414 347/ +256 312 266 194
Deadline: 02/09/2013