About US:
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received funding from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) under the New Funding Model to support the Uganda Malaria Reduction Strategy. Part of this grant is for sourcing for eligible talent to cover human resources gaps in the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) in order to strengthen its capacity.
Job Summary: The Pharmaceuticals and Health Products Management (PHPM) Specialist will encompass systems strengthening for PSM functions at the MoH for the malaria health and non-health supplies and commodities supply chain management strengthening as well as linking with National Medical Stores (NMS), other public sector entities, Joint Medical Stores (JMS) and Private Not for Profit (PNFP) sector implementing Global Fund supported activities. The PHPM Specialist will directly work with the NMCP, FCO and the Pharmacy Division of MoH to create pharmaceuticals and health products supply chain functional efficiencies with the aim of providing an uninterrupted supply of quality-assured malaria prevention and treatment products in the most cost-effective way.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer technical support on good procurement and supply practices to support national programme implementation
Work closely with the Quantifications and Procurement Planning Unit (QPPU) to carry out national quantifications, forecasting and procurement planning for pharmaceuticals and health products
In charge of identifying public and private sector supply chain bottlenecks through comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis and develop solutions to address these bottlenecks
Work in liaison with key stakeholders to identify ways to improve access to malaria commodities and implement logistics solutions for malaria commodities
In charge of the collection and analysis of supply chain management data on indicators for malaria commodities and prepare periodical performance reports
Responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and updating of the Global Fund for AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSM) plans for malaria commodities.
Offer analytic and strategic support to the Ministry of Health around policy development and implementation including Global Fund related activities to ensure optimal fund utilization and absorption
In charge of monitoring and analyzing malaria commodities stock status and pipeline for the public sector at all other levels, of the supply system and ensure timely procurement of antimalarial commodities
Participate in relevant logistics committee meetings to discuss logistics and commodity security issues.
Manage donor funding for activities involving procurement, logistics and supply chain management of antimalarial commodities.
Identify key operational research priorities and provide technical support in execution of the agreed upon protocols
Perform any other duties assigned by the program manager National malaria control program
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should ideally hold a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy with post-graduate training in areas of Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, or related area. Additional qualifications in procurement and supply chain management are desirable
The candidate must be registered by Pharmacy Council to practice in Uganda
A minimum of five or more years’ experience in the operation of transparent and cost-effective procurement supply chain management systems at the national and/or international level.
Past exposure and experience in management and provision of technical assistance in area of PSM for the health sector and particularly malaria commodities supply management.
Extensive experience in assessment and strengthening of health and pharmaceutical management systems
Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Uganda health system with good knowledge of pharmaceutical and health supplies regulations
Demonstrated capacity in forecasting and quantifying pharmaceuticals and other health commodities and equipment requirement at National & lower levels.
Familiarity with Global Fund procurement policies and quality assurance standards for pharmaceutical and health commodities management
Full competence in the use of computers and key software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pipeline, Supply Chain Manager, Quantimed etc.)
Excellent analytical skills, excellent report writing skills, ability to work within a team and under pressure and handle multiple activities, ability to work with minimal supervision and self-motivation to accomplish tasks in time.
Fluency in oral and written English
How to Apply:
All interested but suitably qualified individuals should send their applications accompanied with detailed curriculum Vitae, copies of academic/professional certificates should be delivered to the address below;
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Health,
Plot 6 Lourdel Road – Nakasero,
Room 4, Ground Floor,
P.O. Box 7272, Kampala.
Deadline: 30th July 2015 by 1700 hrs