NGO Jobs – Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Reports
to:
CPHL National
Laboratory Logistic Coordinator (primary) SURE -Senior Technical Advisor,
Systems Strengthening (secondary)
Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
About
MSH:
Management Sciences for
Health (MSH) is an international non-profit public health organisation with
headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide.
MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded
projects including SURE, both in Kampala and other parts of the country.
SURE (Securing Ugandans’
Right to Essential Medicines) will ensure that the population of Uganda has
access to adequate quantities of good quality essential medicines and health
supplies (EMHS) by strengthening the national essential medicines and health
commodities supply system.
Job
Summary:
Under the
guidance of the National Laboratory Logistics Coordinator and the Head of
Central Public Health Laboratories (CPHL), the Senior Technical Officer will
provide technical assistance to the Logistics Management Unit (LMU) at CPHL and
other partners. S/he will support a range of programs, but primarily focus on
strengthening logistics management information systems (LMIS) for laboratory
commodities to support the national HIV/ AIDS program and improving supply
chain management practices. The officer will support the supply chain
rationalization process, Integration and harmonization of laboratory commodity
management with EMHS at all levels.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Work
    with the resource center to integrate laboratory logistics and M& E
    data into the DHIS 2 Identify interventions that can assist in
    strengthening the information management systems in CPHL and DHIS2 to
    provide timely information to assist in decision making;
  • In
    collaboration with laboratory staff at NMS, JMS and MAUL, monitor the
    functioning of the laboratory commodity distribution system, ensuring that
    stock outs and overstocks at the laboratories and testing centers are
    avoided or kept to the minimum
  • Use
    Information generated from the data management system to identify LMIS
    training needs and provide on- the-job trainings at service delivery
    points
  • Support
    MOH efforts on harmonization and standardization to ensure that logistics
    management of reagents, consumables and maintenance of automated testing
    machines is taken into consideration
  • Ensure
    that selection and implementation of automated LMIS tools and systems for
    the management of laboratory reagents and consumables are appropriate to
    supply chain
  • Support
    implementation for monitoring the credit line (financial tracking system)
    at central and lower levels and build capacity of Health Facilities’ in
    monitoring financial performance.
  • Support
    improved quantification and supply planning for laboratory reagents and
    related commodities and provide information for procurement planning
  • Support
    the roll out of laboratory SPARS/SLMTA in the identified districts of
    implementation.
 Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • Degree
    in medical or clinical laboratory technology, public health, business
    administration, logistics or any related field
  • Training
    in logistics management will be an added advantage
  • Knowledge
    of appropriate methods for data analysis and reporting
  • Experience
    In managing lab commodities, including supply planning, quantification,
    and/or forecasting as well as implementing laboratory information systems
  • 4
    years experience in logistics management, warehousing and distribution
    operations, preferably in the medical, clinical laboratory or
    pharmaceutical industries
  • Experience
    in DHIS2 will be an advantage
  • Strong
    analytical skills, Including the ability to analyze business processes,
    information systems, organizational policies, and human resources
  • Knowledge
    and comprehensive understanding of Uganda’s public health sector and
    working experience In Uganda
  • Experience
    with procedures for Internal and external quality control, total quality
    management
  • Experience
    with ISO certification practices a plus
  • Excellent
    skills in representation, liaison and collaboration with government,
    private, and non-governmental organizations.
  • Demonstrated
    skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications or similar packages,
    including Word. Excel, Project, Visio and PowerPoint
  • Fluency
    in spoken English and ability to write lucid reports and documents
  • Ability
    to work in a team and independently
  • Excellent
    interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, and ability to
    identify and resolve operational constraints.
How
to apply:
All interested candidates
should den their applications to: The Human Resources Partner – MSH, Plot 15
Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi, P O Box 71419, Kampala applicants for
their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates.
Note: Detailed job
descriptions can be accessed at www.sure.ug
NB: Any form of canvassing by candidates
will lead to Immediate disqualification
Deadline:
3rd May, 2013

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