JOB DETAILS:
The Ministry of Health (MOH) through Global Fund (GF) Grants is looking for enthusiastic, creative and energetic individuals whom will work under a three years (1st January, 2024 to 31st December, 2026) contractual agreement to fill the following 123 vacant positions:

4. PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES UNIT

4.8 Job Title: Supply Chain Monitoring Advisor - Laboratory Services (9 Positions)

Location: MSD zones (Tabora, Iringa, Mwanza, Dar, Moshi, Mbeya, Tanga, Mtwara and Dodoma)
Reporting To: Zonal Logistics Coordinator (ZLC)

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinates forecast and quantification of Laboratory supplies needs with all players of the Supply Chain including MSD.
• Coordinate the preparation of quantification calendar for all programs.
• Liaise with MSD and other stakeholders to prepare and update procurement plans, supply plans and delivery schedules.
• Routinely informs the Head of LMS on planned shipments, funds available and commitments to Laboratory Supplies.
• Conducts regular pipeline analyses and monitoring of laboratory supplies at the national and facility levels and routinely share this information.
• Periodically consolidate reports on Laboratory supplies and submit to Head of LMS.
• Participate in preparation of annual work plans and budgeting.
• Participate in Data Quality Assessments for Pharmaceutical Services organized by LMS.
• Link with MSD to assess the timeliness and completeness of deliveries of all laboratory commodities to inform decisions.
• Work with M&E Specialist to ensure that the Pipeline databases for all laboratory supplies are routinely updated.
• Identify any potential gaps in the laboratory commodities supply chain and inform leaders.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with other LMS team members.
• Assist in conducting logistics Management training, mentoring and coaching.
• Participate in meetings, forums organized by LMS and other stakeholders as may be required.
• Prepare Laboratory related technical and status/progress reports on logistics system performance and implementation activities.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Experience and Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Laboratory or Advanced Diploma in Health Laboratory Sciences,
• Registered by the respective professional board.
• At least three years’ experience. Including experience in analyzing supply chain data and preparing quality presentations/reports to key stakeholders.
• Knowledge, skills and experience of in-country’s supply chain management of public health commodities.
• Ability to work independently and or with minimum supervision.
• Computer skills in basic computer package (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point).
• Age limit: 50 years

Terms of Employment: 3 years Contract (Renewable based on Performance and availability of funds)

Job application procedure
i. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania and Applicants must attach an up-todate Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
ii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
iii. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following;
a) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
b) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
c) Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
d) Full Registration & Valid License
e) Internship Certificate
f) Birth certificate.
g) National ID.
h) Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted
i) Form IV and form VI results slips;
j) Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
v. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
vi. If your names in your academic certificates are different from Birth Certificate and National ID you are required to have (Deed Pool from The Registrar of Oath at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development.
vii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
viii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
ix. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
x. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate.
xi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.

NB: All application should be submitted to Ministry of Health Recruitment Portal ajira.https://ajira.moh.go.tz/. Closing date will be two (2) weeks from this advertisement. Only successful candidates will be contacted and all interview costs will be borne by the applicants.
All applicants are reminded to comply with the application guidelines when filling the required information.

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health
P.O BOX 743
5/12/2023