World Health Organization Logistics Assistant Jobs in Uganda

World Health Organization Logistics Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Objectives of the Programme

Under the supervision of the Operations Officer and the WHO Representative, the incumbent will ensure the smooth flow of work as related to WCO logistics at the WCO. She/he will coordinate actions with other support staff in the team inconsultation and collaboration with the Operations Officer.

Description of Duties

The incumbent will work with World Health Organization Health Emergencies (EPR)Cluster and will be deployed inKampala under close supervision of EPR Cluster Lead,Operations Officer and the WHO Country Representative in the following areas: -

In compliance with the WHO rules and regulation, based on a comprehensive forecast of the supply needs and in collaboration with the health partners, plan an end to end, timely provision of quality and adequate supplies, equipment and consumables for the health emergency operations.

Assists international staff with importations, purchasing and registration of their payment and inventory requirements.

Coordinate and monitors office space requirements in liaison with relevant units as required.

Facilitate customs clearance, reception, transportation, storage and distribution of supplies to affected areas and populations.

Facilitate he set-up of the health facilities supported by WHO, support the appropriate functioning of the health facilities, mobile medical activities such as vaccination campaigns, laboratory support andother emergency health related activities.

Provide quality assurance to the set up and sustainable access to adequate, efficient and safe cold chain facilities for a reliable supply of medical items requiring temperature control environmentUndertake regular field assessments to monitor supply management, stock movements and storage conditions.

Monitorand report daily/weekly to the emergency team, drawing their attention to needs, gaps and

problems, and proposing remedial actions.

Undertake regular assessments to monitor supply management, stock movements and storage conditions.

The incumbent will serve as back up to the team members in similar or different positions within the WCO.

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education with training of general administrative practices with focus on Logistics, Procurementand Travel practices, theories and procedures.

Desirable: Training in logistics,supplies/procurement.

Experience

Essential: At least eight (8) years working experience in administrative positions preferably with several years' experience in the UN and have a sound knowledge of its rules, regulation, procedures and practices as related to the work.

Desirable: Experience in Logistic support positions in WHO or another UN agency an asset.

Skills

Work requires maintaining up to date knowledge on any changes to the standard operating procedures.

The incumbent is also expected to maintain computer skills including skills in Global Management System, to the standard of the Organization by self-study or in-house training.

Knowledge of WHO rules,regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; World Health Organization Logistics Assistant Jobs in Uganda

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