FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Our staff of more than 2,000 experts work in over 50 countries around the world. Currently, we are seeking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill in Senior Technical Officer, Supply Chain Management  position in Dar es salaam for its EpiC project in Tanzania.

The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project dedicated to achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control by providing strategic technical assistance and delivery of lifesaving activities to achieve HIV epidemic control and promote self-reliant management of national HIV programs by improving HIV case finding, treatment programming, and viral load suppression

Main Function: Senior Technical Officer, Supply Chain Management will be responsible for overall technical support to supply chain strengthening activities under EpiC project. S/he will work in collaboration with national stakeholders such as the Ministry of health and National AIDS, STI and Hepatitis Control Program (NASHCoP) and its departments, units and vertical programs, Central Medical Stores Department (MSD) and other supply chain stakeholders. S/he will also dedicate and ensure that facilities and CSOs staff have the skills required to manage supply chain management activities including usage of data for informed decisions. S/he will represent EpiC project in all Supply Chain TWG meetings.

Job Description

• Serves as a technical resource for the project and stakeholders for implementing supply chain improvement strategies and management approaches
• Support the development of workplans, budgets and its implementation
•  Provide technical support and capacity building to CSO’s and facility partners across regions supported by EpiC project.
• Provide technical guidance and quantification of health commodities
• Support forecasting of commodities and supplies for Biomedical services interventions.
• Collaborate with MoH and NASHCoP to monitor supply chain performance improvement
• Become a champion in data use, identify challenges and develop solutions to address them.
• Strengthen communication and collaboration across vertical programs and supply chain stakeholders.
• Prepare and share monthly, quarterly and annually reports including documenting success stories, best practices and lesson learned.
• Prepare presentations, participate and/or represent the project in stakeholders’ meetings and Technical Working Groups (TWG)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements :

•   Pharmacist, degree in Supply Chain management, Public Health, or related degree with at least five years of experience in health programs.
• Experience working with Tanzania mainland public health supply chain system
• Ability to analyze supply chain data, conduct route cause analysis, and prepare quality reports.
• Knowledge of various electronic health information systems such as eLMIS and DHIS2
• Ability to coach and mentor public sector stakeholders
• Proven strong leadership skills and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and work independently
• Familiarity and experience with USAID/PEPFAR-funded programs
• Experience in programs serving at risk populations. Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of vulnerable populations.
•  Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.