Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a non-profit international health organization composed of nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over 50 countries.
Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.
About USAID USSHC Program:
USAID funded Uganda Systems Strengthening for Health Commodities (USSHC) is a five year program supporting the Government of Uganda’s health system to improve the availability and accessibility of essential medicines and health supplies (EMHS).The expected results of USSHC are to:1) strengthen national policies and strategies and support cost-effective, equitable, and transparent utilization of EMHS resources; 2) strengthen country capacity for effective management and utilization of EMHS; and 3) increase availability and access of EMHS among priority populations.
Job Summary: The Technical Advisor, Technical Programs Support will work closely with the Pharmacy Division, the Quantification and Planning Unit (QPPU) to guide and mentor logistics secondments to the Ministry of Health (MOH) technical programs.
The Technical Advisor has overall responsibility for technical programs system strengthening and coordination. SI he promotes collaboration and best practices in supply-chain management of essential commodities with priority on system change, harmonization/integration, logistics information management and building program capacity to reduce wastage, optimize resource use and achieve increased availability and supply-chain efficiency of program commodities.
Responsibilities shall include the development of technical strategies and work plans. He or she has supervisory responsibility and technical leadership for program seconded staff to support implementation of technical program supply-chain strengthening activities.
S/he is responsible for maintaining effective communication with the, seconded staff, key stakeholders and the relevant MOH departments particularly Pharmacy Division and the technical program management teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
How to Apply for the job:
All candidates are encouraged to send their application (cover letter and CV only) addressed to The Human Resources Partner at MSH, Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, P. O. Box 71419, Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: HRUG@msh.org.
Deadline: 10th October, 2014 by 5.00pm.
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