CHAI Senior Associate, Supply Chain and Financing Jobs in Kampala

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance.



The Senior Associate - Supply Chain and Financing will provide technical support to Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MOH) and National Medical Stores to ensure access to medicines for people affected by HIV and other infectious diseases.


Responsibilities


  • Support national quantifications efforts, including pipeline planning, commodity gap analyses, and continuous monitoring of the funding for HIV Commodities and associated lab commodities
  • Identify supply chain bottlenecks through comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis, including field research and developing contingency mechanisms
  • Provide Ministry of Health Pharmacy Division and National Medical Stores with applied analytics support for decision making, including scenario modeling, cost-benefit analyses, and any other quantitative support required
  • Support the preparation of key reports to the Ministry of Health, National Medical Stores and development partners and other key stakeholders in the health commodities supply chain.
  • Coordinate information sharing and joint supply planning between the 4 major warehouses in Uganda
  • Work with Ministry of Health Pharmacy Division, Warehouses, Implementing Partners and National Drug Authority to introduce and roll out more optimal ARV medicines and technologies
  • Coordinate trainings and Continuous Medical Educations on new/more optimal formulations and updated guidelines
  • Work with Ministry of Health Pharmacy Division and National Medical Stores to improve Logistics coordination amongst lower level facilities, Implementing partners and District Health Teams.
  • Support Uganda AIDS Commission to develop and
    implement domestic resource mobilization strategies and track resources for the HIV/AIDS response
  • Perform any other duties assigned


    Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in a health related field such as Pharmacy, Medicine or Business studies
  • At least 3 years’ experience working in health commodities management, public health, business, management consulting, finance or a related field
  • Advanced proficiency in computer packages such as MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Practical project management experience
  • Experience in complex problem solving and stakeholder relationship management


    Advantages:


  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Economics, Business or related field
  • Experience working in Africa and/or developing countries
  • Experience with Quantimed


    Key Competences:


  • Guides subset of program development across related project areas
  • Advises on effectiveness of program, systems or procedures
  • Recommends initiatives and priorities within a defined program area
  • Flexible in achieving work objectives as necessary
  • Able to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Coordinates and establishes credibility with internal and department head level external stakeholders


    How to apply


    Interested candidates should apply online by 30th June, 2018


    For more information and job application details, see; CHAI Senior Associate, Supply Chain and Financing Jobs in Kampala


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