Background.
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PO-RALG)
President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) through Global Fund Grants is supervising the health projects under the fund. The Global Fund for fighting AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria was established in 2002 to dramatically increase resources to fight three of the world’s most devastating diseases, and to direct those resources to areas of greatest need. Tanzania is one of the major beneficiaries of Global Fund support to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, Malaria and to build resilient and sustainable systems for health since 2002. There are three operational grands being implemented through the public sector principal recipient (PR). These include: HIV grant, TB grant and Malaria grant. The grants are implemented in collaboration between the public and private sectors. Among of the objectives of the Global Fund support are to help the government of Tanzania to achieve universal access to comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, care, support services, reduce the incidence by 25% and mortality by 50% of TB, reduce the average country Malaria prevalence and achieve 20% reduction in maternal mortality ratio. .

Job Responsibilities
• To coordinate different laboratory tests in Health Laboratories and research
• To coordinate different samples which require special expertise and samples for research in the project
• To coordinate forecasting qualifications of laboratories supplies need with all players of supply chain including MSD;
• To coordinate the preparation of quantification calendar of all programs e.g. procurement plan, supply plan and delivery schedule
• To conduct daily analysis and monitoring of laboratory supplies at the project and the facility under the project including sharing of information
• To participate in preparation of annual work plan and budget
• To participate in data quality assessment
• To work with SME specialist to ensure that ensure database for laboratory supplies are updated;
• To prepare laboratory related technical progress report on logistic performance and implementation activities.

Job Skills
• Experience in using e-LMIS system in ordering commodities
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with daily travel to different field sites in Site

Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Health Laboratory with Minimum of 2-3 years working experience as Laboratory Scientist in Hospitals and must have valid license of practice from Board of Medical Laboratory Scientist Association. Master of Public Health or any other related Master program will be added advantage.

Education requirements
Bachelor of Science in Health Laboratory

Experience Requirements
3-5 years’ experience