Management Sciences for Health Supply Chain Director Jobs in Uganda
Management Sciences for Health Supply Chain Director Jobs in Uganda
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Supply Chain Director for a potential 5-year Strengthening Supply Chain Systems through Technical Assistance (SSCS) program in Uganda The purpose of the program is to help the Government of Uganda (GoU) move health supply chain systems further along the Journey to Self-Reliance through improved performance and efficiency of its health system in order to ensure uninterrupted availability of quality medicines at public and private-not-for-profit (PNFP) health facilities and, thus, improve the health status of the Ugandan people.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of SSCS strategy and annual work plans and provide inputs for budgets as they relate to supply chain activities in collaboration with other SSCS staff, partners, and stakeholders.
Manage timely implementation of the annual work plan and updates within set budget. Provide technical direction to the project for the delivery of technical assistance to key stakeholders
Provide technical leadership for the development of tools and materials
Ensure project deliverables are of the highest quality
Lead the creation and management of technical collaboration platforms that foster high levels of coordination among key stakeholders, sharing of knowledge and best practices
Lead the development of a performance framework for project activities and establish a culture of continuous performance improvement and adaptive management based on evidence
Support the development of performance frameworks to monitor performance at all levels of the supply chain
Support on supply chain data analytics
Represent MSH at technical and strategy meetings
Support the COP and DCOP in engaging and working with USAID and other key stakeholders
Lead coordination with other USG implementing partners
Lead identification and prioritization of capacity development activities for strengthening national, regional and district level pharmaceutical supply chains, and building expertise in monitoring and supervision in collaboration with the MOH and other relevant team members and partners.
Lead the development and deployment of sustainability plans
Develop and implement novel and cost/efficient strategies to build capacity Monitor and document progress of activities toward achieving results of supply chain activities of the approved SSCS work plan, by taking baseline and periodic measurements of indicators
Foster innovations to tackle supply chain challenges
Manage the Supply Chain team; provide technical and implementation guidance to the team,
mentor team members and manage their performance
Collaborate with other project teams to generate synergies and ensure coherent and coordinated approach across the project
Requirements
A Master’s degree in supply chain management, business management, public health or a related field.
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in managing and providing technical support to large complex international projects with significant supply chain management and related technical assistance components.
Local national with experience preference working in multiple countries, particularly Africa.
Experience in adopting leading practices and designing and implementing digital supply chain solutions is preferred.
Success working collaboratively and effectively engaging with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations.
Previous experience and/or capacity in managing for results.
Technical expertise in at least one of the Activity priority areas (procurement, warehousing, distribution, supply chain, technical assistance for supply chain system strengthening), with sufficient understanding of all these areas to direct integrated, collaboration and coordination efforts.
Knowledge of USG-funded program management, policies, regulations, and procedures.
High level of interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders.
Excellent skills in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with senior level government officials.
Experience working with USAID-funded programs highly desirable.
Previous experience in developing training materials and the delivery of training sessions.
Willingness and ability to travel within Uganda as needed.
Fluency in English which includes excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask and work under pressure
Strong analytical skills and solid problem solving ability
Experience with PPP a plus.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 31st October 2019.
For more information and job application details, see; Management Sciences for Health Supply Chain Director Jobs in Uganda
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