Laboratory Logistics Officer 437 views

CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL

GLOBAL HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN-PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Background: The Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management Project (GHSC-PSM), Zimbabwe Initiative is a USAID program implemented by Chemonics International Inc. The purpose of GHSC-PSM is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities insupport of U.S. government-funded public health initiatives around the world.

Position: Laboratory Logistics Officer

Responsibilities:

As position title, the employee is responsible for the following principal duties and responsibilities:

• Review and approve order quantities based on the data provided in the Report and Requisition (R/R) Form from

laboratory facilities.

• Ensure on time and accurate reporting of logistics data facilities
• Monitor stock levels in the system; periodically evaluate system performance
• Receive and approve emergency orders and or redistribute commodities based on national stock status and programme projections.
• Generate orders for laboratory commodities and ensure timely distribution to relevant laboratory facilities.
• Generate Facility Feedback Forms to send to laboratory facilities and summary feedback report to the Provincial Laboratory Scientists
• Coordinate and conduct trainings in supply chain for laboratory staff
• Serve as the primary contact with PEPFAR-supported laboratories to resolve issues in product quality, availability, or reporting
• Maintain a list of labs contacts at each lab, communicating changes to the master list
• Collect and analyze data in reports monthly and enter report data into project records.
• Prepare a monthly distribution plan and communicate with lab sites about the receipt date (proof of delivery) to calculate the actual lead time.
• Travel to lab sites to provide supportive supervision and on-the-job training, in collaboration with the Directorate of Laboratory Services (DLS) and other MOH staff in issues in supply chain management.
• Assist in the creation of reporting templates, standard operating procedures, supervision checklists, training materials, key performance indicators, feedback reports, and project reporting as appropriate.
• Carry out the standardization process of laboratory reagents and consumables’ descriptions and codifications at NatPharm, PEPFAR, GF and any other procurement agencies that work with the laboratory.
• Perform other tasks as directed by Lab Logistics Manager

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent Training in supply chain management is an added advantage
• At Ieast3 yearsof relevant workexperience
• Experience working with MoHand USAID or donor-funded projectwill bean advantage
• Ability to work independently and to manage various projects on a daily basis with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with other staff, USAID, consultants, MOH, and international organizations.
• Computer literacy with demonstrated use of word processing, database and presentation software (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent writingand communications skills in English required.

DUTY STATION: This position is based in Harare, Zimbabwe, with possible travel to other cities in Zimbabwe.