Supply Chain and Logistics Advisor in Uganda at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Job Title: Supply Chain and Logistics Advisor

Employer: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Duty Station: Kampala- Uganda

Application Deadline: 25th March 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Working with MOH and EGPAF country team, the Supply Chain and Logistics Advisor will coordinate the procurement of the repackaging materials (Pratt pouches) and repackaging of Nevirapine suspension at National Medical Stores (NMS).

·         She/he will work closely work with National Drug Authority to ensure that the required regulatory process for introducing the repackaged Nevirapine suspension are finalized.

·         The Supply Chain and Logistics Advisor will coordinate and work with implementing partners and district health teams to ensure timely forecasting, quantification and ordering of the repackaged Nevirapine suspension as part of the existing supply chain ordering and reporting process for HIV commodities. She/he will lead the process of developing the national roll-out plan that will introduce the Pratt Pouch to Expand Infant Nevirapine Prophylaxis.

·         She/he will also participate in the development of training packages, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools and job aides that will guide the roll out of the repackaged Nevirapine suspension.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with five years of professional experience in procurement and supply chain management of medicines and commodities to support delivery of key HIV and MNCH services.

·         Strong analytical skills in relation to developing tools, methods and approaches to support improved supply chain management systems and quality assurance policies.

·         Experience in analysing supply chain and logistics information systems, identifying problems and designing solutions for both manual and computerized systems.

·         Proven ability to build capacity through formal and informal training, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and CV to: The Country Director Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda via E-mail at: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. For all the re-advertised positions, individuals that had applied for similar positions should not re-apply.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about EGPAF and its programs, please visit our website www.pedaids.org.

Procurement and Logistics Officer at Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Job Title: Procurement and Logistics Officer

Job Ref: UNMEB/HRM/PO/006/15

Employer: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 9th Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Issue solicitation documents and any amendments
• Manage bid openings, receipt and closings;
• Oversee the bid evaluation processes;
• Make timely submissions to contracts committee for approval and award;
• Regularly inspect the records of user departments relating to contracts management;
• In charge of preparing bid documents;
• Offer technical support and advice to user departments on individual procurement and disposal methods and practices;
• Actively monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the awarded contracts;
• Report significant departures from the terms and conditions of an awarded contract to the Accounting Officer;
• Prepare and submit procurement and disposal Statutory reports;
• Performing any other relevant duty as assigned by the relevant Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• All applicants should hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management from a recognized awarding Institution.
• Possession of a relevant Post Graduate qualification is very desirable.
• Relevant procurement and disposal work experience in a reputable institution is desirable.
• Core Competencies: Confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, efficiency & effectiveness, transparency, confident and self-motivated and initiative.
• Age: Between 25 - 40 years

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their hand written applications to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board, Plot 52 (B) & (C) Ntinda II Road Naguru, P.O. Box 3513, Kampala, Uganda.

NB: The complete applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number (Check at the Top of this Advert) specified against the vacancy, attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae with day time telephone contacts and three referees. Applicants should attach a set of 3 photocopies of their certificates and 3 Passport size photographs.