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We are seeking qualified persons to fill the following positions;
Position Title:Laboratory Advisor - QPP
Duty Station: Kampala
Organization:Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:Technical Advisor, OPPU, MoH
Application Deadline:Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 5.00pm.
Organizational Profile:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit 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.
USAID funded Uganda Health Supply Chain 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 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.
Overall Responsibility ;
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The Laboratory Advisor (OPP) for the UHSC Program is seconded to the OPPU,
Pharmacy Division of Ministry of Health (MOH).
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The Laboratory Advisor (OPP) will support harmonizing the planning and
procurement of Laboratory commodities within the comprehensive procurement plan
of the MOH.
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S/he will also support strengthening and improving the performance and
quality of the existing policies and plans, systems and procedures for
quantification, forecasting, procurement, storage, and distribution of
laboratory commodities.
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S/he will collaborate with CPHL, AIDS Control Program (ACP), National TB
Reference Laboratory (NTRL), the Pharmacy Division, the Central Medical Stores,
procurement & supply chain management agents, Health Development Partners
and the districts.
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S/he will also support districts to improve on the management and
distribution of Laboratory commodities.
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S/he will work closely with Laboratory Logistics Coordinator at CPHL, OPPU
and technical program logistics officers.
Qualifications:
1)Academic Requirements: first degree in Laboratory Technology.
Additional qualifications in the following fields an added advantage public
health and/or logistics and supply chain management.
2)Experience: At least six years' professional experience in
clinical laboratory practice, preferably in laboratory systems strengthening,
logistics management and laboratory commodity security, in the public or
private sector.
3)Familiarity with the Uganda's Public Health System especially working
with the Ministry of Health, National Medical Stores, National Drug Authority
and Health Development Partners is an added advantage.
4)Strong analytical skills and oral presentation skills
5)Good report writing and communication skills
6)Languages: Proficiency in oral and written English
7)Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software
applications (especially Ms Excel and Ms Word)
Mode of application:
If you meet the above requirements please go to the link provided for each
job to apply, not later than Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 5.00pm.
Please note all applications must be made online.
Hard copy applications are not accepted.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge
short¬listed candidates. Please note that any form of canvassing by candidates
will lead to immediate disqualification.
MSH is an equal opportunity Employer, Female Candidates are encouraged to
apply.
OR. please follow this link- https:lljobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/8161/Iaboratory-advisor/job
to apply
