About US:
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received funds to support a five year Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the United States of America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Cooperative Agreement will support HIV prevention, care and treatment policy development, strategic information and the current National Laboratory Strategic Plan. The MOH intends to use some of the resources under this assistance to support several technical positions in the AIDS Control Program (ACP), Central Public Health Laboratories (CPHL), Resource Center, and National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) to execute the function of policy formulation and monitoring implementation. The staff to be recruited under this support will be contracted by the MOH under the support received from CDC through the CoAg. The contracts are initially for one year with a provision for annual renewal up to four years subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance of the staff.

Job Summary: The Senior Advisor Supply Chain Management will serve as the senior advisor to the Pharmacy Division on supply chain management/logistics for an AIDS-Free Generation

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Tasked with coordinating and supporting the MOH in the national quantification efforts to limit stock outs in commodities, supplies, ARVS in the Republic of Uganda
Developing a national computerized database, overseeing the ordering and packaging process, monitor levels and provides weekly reports to decision-makers
Regularly tracking the movement of goods into the country, through depots, ready for dispatch and the arrival of shipments
Responsible for monitoring supply chain performance and make sure targets are met; recommends corrective actions where necessary
Identifying blockages in the supply chain system and makes recommendations to decision-makers to address and reduce delays in the system
Developing and coordinating trainings to health workers that are directly involved in SCM for logistics management and providing technical support to a broad portfolio of implementing partners, districts and facilities that provide for HIV&AIDS prevention services.
Preparing periodic (weekly, monthly and annual) reports and submission to relevant authorities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the CDC Senior Advisor Supply Chain Management career opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy
Possession of a degree in logistics and supply chain management or masters of business administration
Being a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is an added advantage
A minimum of ten years of relevant working experience as a pharmacist, five of which should be managing logistics of HIV& AIDS supplies
Extensive experience in a Public health system, with excellent organizational and analytical skills
Good management and communication skills both oral and written
Good interpersonal relationships
Team work building
Well versed with current national and global trends for HIV&AIDS policies and practices.
Demonstrated leadership and supervision, team work, networking, communication & writing skills
Familiarity with commonly used computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet
Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programs

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encouraged to send a filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), download here, in triplicate and attach the following; recent certified passport-size photograph, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of certified academic certificates and transcripts, photocopies of professional registration certificates and valid practicing licenses where applicable, two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers, a photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position and copy of national identity card. All applications should bear the title and the number of the post being applied for. Applicants should apply for only one post. Applicants should include their telephone and email contacts on their applications. The complete application should be submitted by hand to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Wandegeya, Kampala, (Room No. HRM Office B012 MoH Headquarters between 8.00 am – 5.00 pm working days). Hand written applications are also acceptable.

Deadline: 17th February, 2017