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Job Title:   Pharmaceutical Logistics Technical Officer   

Organisation: FHI 360

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

FHI 360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to improving lives around the world. Our professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and Technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.

 

Job Summary:  The Pharmaceutical Logistics Technical Officer will assist the KCCA health team in management of COVID19 and routine immunization pharmaceutical logistics, including related data and information systems.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the KCCA supply chains and medicines stores teams in the planning, management and monitoring outgoing and inbound deliveries of COVID-19 vaccine and related commodities to KCCA’s and Division Vaccine stores and sites; and collecting and managing data on stocks available at these sites.
  • Assist the KCCA team in supervision of storage, transportation, and use of vaccine roll out commodities.
  • This also involves monitoring and ensuring the vaccines are properly handled, the consumables are enough and accounted for both at the central store and the division.
  • Respond adequately to queries, questions and follow up on orders made by Divisions teams, ensuring the link between KCCA and its Division stores is active and functional.
  • Closely work with KCCA central and Division stores teams, adequately plan for logistics availability during campaigns and vaccination drives, including assisting with daily communication on stock status of COVID-19 and routine immunization vaccines and related commodities





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field, or a Diploma in Pharmacy
  • At least two years of experience in a Public health implementation program or a in a similar role.
  • Knowledge of medicines logistics and inventory information management systems
  • Solid understanding of Logistics and inventory management software used by Uganda’s Ministry of Health.
  • Demonstrate good analytical and presentation skills with Microsoft office packages
  • Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders towards achievement of common goals

 

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV including salary requirements/expectations by email to: uganda.procurement@fhi360.org. Please indicate the title of the position in the email subject line.

 

Deadline: 1st April 2022

 

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