Logistics Specialist Job Vacancy at USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program

Job Title:  Logistics Specialist
Employer: USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program
Location:  Kampala
USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program is recruiting a  Logistics Specialist in Kampala
Duties:  
•         Support all program supported PNFP/PFP facilities to forecast, quantify and submit accurate and timely bi-monthly report and order forms to respective warehouses as per the bi-monthly order and delivery schedule.
•         The incumbent will manage the delivery and distribution of 01 drugs from the warehouses to the Program supported facilities.
•         Routinely retrieve, analyse and provide information on report rates, consumption data and patient statistics from the Web ARV ordering and reporting system (WAOS) and any non WAOS orders submitted to JMS for bimonthly reporting.
•         Prepare and share quarterly technical and status/progress reports on logistics system performance for Program supported PNFP and PFP facilities.
•         Conduct an assessment of all Program supported facilities and maintain an updated health facility inventory for all PNFP and PFP facilities including their computer and internet connectivity and WAOS training status.
•         Take lead and coordinate capacity building of all Program supported PFP and PNFP facilities in logistics management information system and use of WAOS.

Education:  The ideal candidate for the USAID PHS Program Logistics Specialist job opportunity should possess a professional degree in a health area; such as pharmacy, valid registration with the relevant professional council/association to practise in Uganda. Post graduate training in procurement and logistics management will be an added advantage.

Experience: A minimum of two years’ work experience in providing logistic management assistance especially in the area of warehousing, supply chain management, quantification and procurement. Work experience with medicines logistics management information systems, solid working knowledge of ART in Uganda with two years’ experience managing HIV commodities. Working experience in Uganda with knowledge and comprehensive understanding of Uganda's health system

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications via
E-mail to Hellen.Karuhanga@ugandaphs.org and Claire.Sengendo@ugandaphs.org

Deadline: 8th December 2016