Laboratory Logistics Advisor

John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a US-based technical assistance firm, is implementing various public health-related projects in Tanzania aimed at strengthening the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s (MOHSW) service delivery, with funding from United States Government through USAID, CDC and other US agencies represented in Tanzania. 

The Supply Chain Management System (SCMS), MCHIP and USAID|DELIVER PROJECT are implemented under United States Agent for International Development (USAID) contracts through funding from United States of America government (USG). These projects managed in Tanzania by John Snow, Inc. (JSI) provides quality medicines, strengthens and establishes secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chains, capable of meeting the prevention, care and treatment needs of people of Tanzania including those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

 JSI Tanzania field office seeks to employ a dynamic and self oriented person to work as Laboratory Logistics Advisor under the guidance of Director of Demand Planning Management, the position will be based in our country office in Dar es Salaam.

TITLE:                    Laboratory Logistics Advisor (1 Position)

REPORTS TO:      Director, Demand Planning Management

LOCATION:         Position based in Country Office, Dar es Salaam

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide technical support to the SCMS and USAID/deliver project through forecasting and monitoring availability of JSI managed commodities in Tanzania.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

May include, but are not limited to the following:

§  Collaborate with key partners to promote, inform and build support for HIV/AIDS related commodities, malaria commodities, Family Planning and Safe motherhood commodities logistics interventions.

§  Provide technical assistance, in collaboration with other JSI/Tanzania and US staff, to in-country partners in the following areas, with a specific focus on commodity availability through:

-          Analyzing the constraints to improved product availability in the policy, regulatory, and health systems environment.

-          Analyzing the supply chain implications of product selection decisions.

-          Forecasting and Supply planning of commodity needs.

-          Conduct annual quantification and biannual  quantification review of program`s commodities

-          Estimating the cost of required commodities.

-          Coordinating & conducting quarterly physical inventory of commodities managed by JSI at MSD central and at the  MSD zones

-          Assisting partners in identifying financial resources to meet commodity and

Supply chain financing needs.

-          Updating Pipeline databases regularly, PipeLine analysis and monitoring in-country supply levels.

-          Updating supply plans in the PipeLine quarterly and submit the updated supply plan on time

-          Designing improved supply chain systems, processes and procedures.

-          Suggesting packaging or supply chain modifications to improve patient and users adherence.

-          Spend a considerable amount of time in the field, gathering data and addressing logistics system problems.

-          Prepare and present presentations when called upon.

-          Complete and submit in a timely fashion written technical and trip reports.

§  Work with other JSI/Tanzania staff to develop and implement a strategic plan for managed commodities and logistics system interventions, including developing and advancing technical/quality standards, guidelines and tools related to projects and country work.

§  Participating in preparation of Quarterly Cash flow projection.

§  Conduct logistics training workshops and on-the-job training as needed.

§  Submit reconciled expense vouchers on a timely basis.

§  Represent JSI/Tanzania and present pertinent HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Family planning and Safe motherhood commodities clinical/technical issues and considerations at meetings with donors, partners and collaborators.

§  Assist in designing training and capacity building activities in logistic skills.

§  Provide inputs to monthly bullets and quarterly report

§  Collaborating with other cooperating agencies on other activities as required

§  Prepare budget for program activities in advance

§  Participate in the recruitment process for other technical staff, as needed.

§  Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor, Deputy Country Director PGC and/or the Country Directors.

KEY OUTPUTS

·         Keep updated pipeline databases of  ARVs ,OIs drugs, HIV test kits,  Antimalarial & MRDT, Contraceptive (Family Planning commodities) , Safe motherhood commodities, laboratory  reagents and supplies, etc

·         Biannual quantification reviews done on time.

·         Quarterly  supply plans updates and submitted on time

·          Written reports for all supply plan updates, pipeline analysis  and quantification reviews and other technical activities e.g. workshops etc

·         Inform the management/ counterparts in a timely manner on expected/observed  stock imbalances and keep updated information on in country commodity availability.

·         Quality technical presentations

·         Quarterly work plans shared with the supervisor

·         Trip reports after every field/international official visit

·         Participate in other technical activities as assigned by the supervisor.

                                                    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

·         Higher qualification in Laboratory technology, Pharmacy, Medical Doctor or other Public Health professions with experience in HIV/AIDS and  clinical laboratory services.

·         Experience working with HIV/AIDS commodities and programs preferred.

·         Experience in logistics/supply chain management and or public health commodities management desirable.

·         Experience working with the Government of Tanzania and other NGO’s preferred.

·         Excellent written and verbal English.

·         Ability to prepare and present information related to clinical laboratory services and HIV/AIDS.

·         Ability to work in a team to develop strategies and manage implementation of projects.

·         Ability to work independently.

·         Previous work experience with USAID-funded projects desirable.

·         Proficiency in common computer packages (eg.Word, PowerPoint, Excel) relevant to the work.

·         Team player.

·         Able to travel for an extended period of time in country to support technical activities.

·         Able to travel internationally to attend trainings and conferences as needed

  

*The Laboratory Logistics Advisor will work under the guidance of the Director of Demand Planning Management or a designated Supervisor. 

REMUNERATION:

A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate for the above positions based on qualification, experience and salary history.

Submission may be sent to the address below not later than Monday 25^th   November 2013

 Human Resource Manager

John Snow, Inc.

 Plot No. 392,

 Toure Drive, Masaki

 P.O .Box 9263

 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

 Link: http://johnsnowinc.mytribehr.com/careers

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, kindly assume that your application was not successful. JSI is an equal opportunity employer.