Sauti is a 5-year USAID-funded award being implemented by
Jhpiego-Tanzania in collaboration with partners EngenderHealth, PACT and
NIMR/Mwanza.
The goal of Sauti is to contribute to the improved health of all
Tanzanians through a sustained reduction in new HIV infections in
support of the Government Tanzania through deploying new, and/or
enhancing existing, vulnerability-tailored high-quality combination HIV
prevention; positive health, dignity and prevention (PHDP); and family
planning (FP) services for key and vulnerable populations (KVP) in
selected regions of Tanzania. Anticipated project results include: 1)
Increased and timely use of HIV prevention and FP services; 2) Improved
positive behaviors and social norms at the individual and community
levels; 3) Reduced vulnerability of women through novel structural
interventions; and 4) Increasingly sustainable comprehensive HIV
prevention services for KVP.
The project is currently being implemented in 15 selected districts in
Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Shinyanga and Dar es Salaam regions. Starting 1
October 2015, the project is expanding to selected additional districts
in Mbeya, Lindi, Tabora, Morogoro, Morogoro, Kilimanjaro and Arusha
regions.
Jhpiego is therefore seeking to recruit a team of experienced medical,
public health, program, and finance professionals to implement this
exciting initiative.
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The Commodities & Logistics Management Technical Advisor (1 position in Dar es Salaam)
Position Overview
The Commodities & Logistics Management
Technical Advisor will provide technical, management and coordination
services to Sauti team. S/he will be responsible for accurate planning,
implementation, and effective management of all commodities necessary
for the delivery of community –based HIV testing and counseling, family
planning, sexually transmitted infections testing and treatment
services, and other related services. The incumbent will be responsible
for forecasting, ordering, specialized handling, storage, distribution,
monitoring utilization, and reporting of logistics data in line with
Sauti Commodity and Supplies Logistics System. S/he will ensure
effective systems are put in place to track inventory from the point of
receiving (i.e. Sauti Procurement Team and/or Regional/District Health
Facilities), storage, dispatch, and distribution level. S/he will also
ensure that the inventory movement and details are tracked up to the
disposal level. The incumbent will work with CBHTC+ Logistics Assistants
and the biomedical team at large to ensure timely distribution of
HIV/FP and other commodities to all Sauti regions; and will collaborate
with the Stores Officers located at various Jhpiego warehouses. S/he
will also engage with central and zonal SCMS/MSD focal persons to ensure
consistent and uninterrupted supply of HIV/FP commodities and other
materials. S/he will provide technical assistance to the
regional/district authorities by engaging Pharmacists, Laboratory
Technologists, Supply Officers, R/DACCs, and R/DRCHCOs. S/he will also
be responsible for the preparation and submission of various reports to
Sauti leadership, MOHSW, R/CHMT and the donor, and represent Sauti in
various national, regional and HIV/FP implementing partners’ commodities
security and logistics technical working groups.
Job requirements:
• Minimum of diploma in Nursing, Laboratory Technology, Pharmacy, or equivalent
• At least five (3) years of experience in project management, supervisory duties or equivalent experience
•
At least three (3) years’ experience in logistics/supply chain
management and/or public health commodities management, especially HIV
testing and family planning commodities;
• Experience in Inventory and Asset Management
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Proficiency in common computer packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point)
relevant to the work and eagerness and ability to learn Forecasting and
Supply planning software (Pipeline, Lab Tool)
• Excellent report writing skills and high level of computer literacy with strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to handle a variety of different assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.
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Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to advocate and
bring about consensus with senior government officials and numerous
stakeholders;
• Previous experience working with USG funded programs, development agencies, URT and local implementing partners
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to travel up to 60%
FOR ALL POSITIONS - Tanzanian nationals who have previous experience working with an international organization are preferred.
Jhpiego offers a competitive package selected candidates in line with
salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience.
To apply please indicate the position title and region of reference on
the envelop or subject line of your e-mail. Applications should also
include an up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references,
a cover letter and your salary history. Applications which do NOT
include ALL of these elements will NOT be considered.
The application should be addressed to:
Senior Human Resource Manager
Jhpiego
Plot 72, Block 45B, New Bagamoyo Road - Victoria
PO Box 9170
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
OR send the application through email at: HRTZ@jhpiego.net
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The
closing date for applications is 9th November, 2015 at 5.00pm.