PUBLIC HEALTH LOGISTIC ADVISOR - NATIONAL MALARIA CONTROL PROGRAM

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 Public Health Logistic Advisor  under the guidance of Director of Demand Planning Management, the position will be based in our country office in Dar es Salaam and at the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP).

TITLE:                   Public Health Logistic Advisor (1 Position)

REPORTS TO:      Director of Demand Planning Management Unit

LOCATION:         Position based in Country Office, Dar es Salaam and at the NMCP

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide technical support to the project on various areas related to demand planning activities in Malaria initiative and provide technical support at the National Malaria control Program.

 Responsibilities                                                       

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

–        Collaborate with key partners to promote, inform and build support for Malaria, and Essential Drugs commodities logistics interventions.

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

–        Liaise with JSI  Director of Procurement and Director of Demand planning management  to monitor health commodities under the PMI framework

–        Coordinate and  work with national counterparts (NMCP, PSS, MSD, etc.), USG and other implementing partners  to identify weaknesses and areas that need support in the logistics system affecting commodity availability

–        Advise national counterparts on how best to address these weakness identified

–        Coordinate and work with other technical team staff  to identify needs for improvement of current LMIS tools,

–        Conduct annual quantification and biannual  quantification review of malaria commodities

–        Estimating the cost of required commodities.

–        Coordinating & conducting quarterly physical inventory of malaria at MSD.

–        Participate in identifying financial resources to meet commodity requirement  and

–        Supply chain financing needs.

–        Updating Pipeline database for malaria commodities regularly, PipeLine analysis and monitoring in-country supply levels including following up shipments on order to insure they arrived on time.

–        Updating supply plans in the PipeLine quarterly and submit the updated supply plan for procurement on time

–        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.

–        In consultation with Directorate of quality assurance of MOHSW (NMCP) organize commodity review meetings with MSD and key stakeholders for information sharing and consultative decision on quarterly basis

–        Coordinate with PSS and NMCP team lead  to organize supportive supervision at service delivery points for commodities under NMCP

–        Participate in meetings organized by NMCP and other key stakeholders addressing commodity availability covered under NMCP and share but not limited to the following:

o   Facility reporting trend

o   Discrepancies in order/resupply quantities

o   Policy decisions affecting performance of the logistics systems

o   Quantification updates and potential stock out 

–        Develop a team-specific quarterly work plan in collaboration with team members. The work plan should include planned activities, timing, detailed budget and monthly cash flow projections,

–        Work with quality assurance and delivery coordination to ensure timely delivery and to ensure quality products are delivered

–        Coordinate and work with other JSI  staff to build capacity of team members ,

–        Oversee and ensure completion of all tasks whether he/she is present or not,

–        Coordinate with the Office Manager to ensure availability of needed supplies (stationery, projectors, etc.), and reserve vehicles for local and long distance travels,

–        Share monthly reports to his  supervisors in a standardized manner

–        Submit reconciled expense vouchers on a timely basis.

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

–        Prepare Shipment Planning for all Global Funded commodities, order processing for  VPP and facilitate  timely delivery/clearance of the GF commodities specifically ACT and MRDT

–        Share Quarterly stock status reconciliation with batch numbers( MSD physical count v/s E9 data) and share with GF

–        Prepare report on  stock status at facility levels for sharing with  Grant Management Unit of Ministry of Finance

–        Preparation of Performance Update and Disbursement Request ) and report to Global fund Local Funding Agency

–        Prepare smart PUSH on behalf of NMCP for donated medicines and as situation arise for other commodities and share with MSD.

–        prepare the requisition for procurement of malaria commodities, CPIR

–        Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Key Outputs                                                        

·         Agreed work plan in place.

·         Number of updated supply plans and delivery schedules

·         Number of  meeting reports with partners

·         Number of quantification reports

·         Updated pipeline

·         Supportive supervisory visits conducted.

·         Monthly, and Quarterly reports submitted on time

·         Improved supply coordination between NMCP and other stakeholders

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required                                          

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

·         Experience working with Malaria and Family Planning 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 work in a team to develop strategies and manage implementation of projects.

·         Ability to work under minimum supervision .

·         Previous work experience with USAID-funded projects desirable.

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

·         Team player.

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

·         Ability to travel internationally to attend trainings and conferences as needed.

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.

Mode of Application:

Submission may be sent to the address below not later than Monday 24^th March, 2014

 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.