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• Technically
  support the national laboratory commodity assessment, quantification
  (forecasting & Procurement planning), distribution and management at
  the central and district levels while harmonizing efforts of health
  development partners inputs for laboratory commodities
• Actively
  participate in the Commodity Security Committees at national and district
  levels on forecasting and quantifying the national commodity needs; and
  participate in relevant Technical Working Groups for purposes of
  safeguarding laboratory commodities. S/he liaises with the central
  warehouses, National Drug Authority, Ministry of Health, Focal
  Coordination Office, commodity suppliers on importations and related regulatory,
  policy and planning issues; specifications and ordering; storage and
  distribution; and compilation of periodic laboratory commodity situational
  reports and consumption data for policy, funding and planning purposes.
• Set
  up, update and maintain a PipeLine data base for laboratory commodities.
  S/he will liaise with the central warehouses to obtain bi-monthly stock
  status reports to update PipeLine and review the supply plan in
  collaboration with CPHL.
• Works
  in close collaboration with CPHL, support assessments and monitor the
  laboratory commodities supply pipeline and provide technical support
  supervision to the districts and poorly performing lower level units on
  laboratory logistics management.
• In
  collaboration with CPHL, compile quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports
  describing activities implemented, challenges faced, lessons learnt and
  recommendations with regard to the improvement of laboratory commodity
  security.
• Perform
  any other duties as assigned by the MOH and UHSC. 

• The
  applicant should hold academic Requirements: first degree in Laboratory
  Technology. Additional qualifications in the following fields is an added
  advantage: public health and/or logistics and supply chain management.
• A
  minimum of six years’ professional experience in clinical laboratory
  practice, preferably in laboratory systems strengthening, logistics
  management and laboratory commodity security, in the public or private
  sector.
• Familiarity
  with the Uganda’s Public Health System especially working with the
  Ministry of Health, National Medical Stores, National Drug Authority and
  Health Development Partners is an added advantage.
• Excellent
  analytical skills and oral presentation skills
• Good
  report writing and communication skills
• Languages:
  Proficiency in oral and written English
• Computer
  skills: Proficiency in current office software applications (especially Ms
  Excel and Ms Word)

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