Supply Chain Assistants

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate implementation of Supervision Performance Assessment and Recognition Strategy (SPARS) and PEER strategy in all supported districts.

• Support rollout of National electronic logistics management information systems such as RX solution, Real-time ARV Stock status (RASS), and National medical stores self-service client portal (NMS+CSSP) in supported facilities to improve logistics management and timely ordering and reporting by facilities.

• Maintain a database of all received reports/accountabilities from facilities and generated quarterly reports on reporting rates by supported sites.

• Implement improved processes for logistics information management of the MOH supply chain.

• Build capacity of health facility staff involved in the health programs, including logistics management training, with preparations of training materials and budgeting.

• Provide support supervision and technical assistance in collaboration with the supported districts to ensure continuous improvement and strengthening of the supply chain systems.

• Participate in monthly and quarterly district performance review meetings.

• Develop and maintain databases for all relevant sites, commodities, lead times, reporting histories, and supervision visits at all levels.

• Enforce strict adherence of health facilities to the national supply chain Reporting system.

• Coordinate with the Medicines management supervisors (MMS) to improve linkages to the national supply chain for health commodities.

• Contribute to timely and accurate supply chain reporting requirements of the Project.

• To collaborate and coordinate with other key stakeholders in the supply chain including national warehouses such as NMS, JMS, and national drug Authority, etc.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.

• Registered by the Allied Health Professionals council of Uganda

• At least 3 years work experience in providing support in the management of pharmaceutical supply chain system, handling medicines logistics and logistics information management systems.

• Demonstrated good analytical and presentation skills with Microsoft office packages,

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders toward the achievement of common goals.