Medical Logistics Officer – 1 position (Rwenzori Region)

Title     Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
Start Date     Jan 14, 2013
End Date     Jan 28, 2013
Job Information    

BACKGROUND: The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor -Uganda) headquartered at Mulago Hospital, is a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment organization that supports the treatment and care of HIV infected and affected Children and Adults.

Baylor – Uganda has four operational areas; HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention services, maternal child health services, Health Professional training and Clinical Research.

Baylor-Uganda is in receipt of PEPFAR grant through CDC, and is looking for knowledgeable, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to become part of its team in Rwenzori region, West Nile and Eastern region.

Medical Logistics Officer – 1 position (Rwenzori Region)


Role definition: Review and monitor the implementation of systems and guidelines for providing Pharmaceutical services in the region in line with Baylor-Uganda pharmacy mission and related guidelines for NMS and MoH.

Key result areas:

1. Develop and implement quarterly regional activity work plan, procurement plan, and budget for medical logistics activities and as well provide technical support in the functionality of district procurement committees in the region in line with Baylor-Uganda Medical logistics objectives and MoH related guidelines.

2. Maintain an updated hard copy records and electronic data bases for tracking of all ‘inventory and supplies’ received & stored at regional office and issued to Baylor supported HFs as monitor the update of inventory records and data bases per district in region in line with the Baylor-Uganda pharmacy Operating Procedures.

3. Conduct periodic needs assessment and build capacity of Health workers in Health Facilities and at District involved in handling procurements, storage and use of health commodities through training, mentorships and support supervision in line with Baylor Uganda and MoH pharmaceutical SOPs.

4. Monitor the forecasting and ordering process for each supported Health Facilities in alignment to the national supply chain (NMS) for health commodities and distribute buffer supplies as per the facility requests in case an emergency and NMS supply chain delay in line with Baylor Uganda and MoH pharmaceutical SOPs.

5. Perform stock spot checks in selected supported Health Facilities and facilitate both internal and external audits and provide all the necessary information for the effective audit as well as follow up on the audit recommendations in line with Baylor-Uganda, & MoH Pharmacy SOPs.

6. Monitor the implementation of pharmacovigilance programs in supported Health Facilities and support Health Workers to identify, manage and report adverse drug reactions to National Drug Authority (NDA) for each district in line with Baylor Uganda and MoH pharmaceutical SOPs.

7. Develop and monitor the implementation of periodic performance targets for store management and medical logistics supply chain then write and submit periodic reports to key stakeholders in line with Baylor-Uganda pharmacy Operating Procedures.

8. Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, and advocate for coordinated and harmonized interventions in handling medical logistics & buffer stock management Baylor Uganda Medical logistics objectives and MoH related guidelines.

9. Carry out operational research on the areas of supply chain and logistics to guide and provide lessons to improve performance then document best work practices in HFs and promote knowledge sharing through CMEs on areas of health commodities new developments and changes in line with Baylor-Uganda research guidelines and Pharmacy SOPs.

Job specifications:

The job holder should have: 1) a relevant diploma in Pharmacy. However a Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain management or professional qualifications in CIPS will be an added advantage 2) At least two years of working experience in medical logistics work. 3) Have Key personal competences in team and communication skills, Must be dynamic, Persuasive &convincing, self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 4.00p.m., Monday, 28th January, 2013.

Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. Knowledge of the local language will be an added advantage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER,

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION-UGANDA

BLOCK 5 MULAGO HOSIPITAL,

P.O. Box 72052, CLOCK TOWER, KAMPALA.

Tel: +256-417-119200/100

EMAIL: applications@baylor-Uganda.org