Logistics officer – Strides Project(Management Sciences for Health-MSH)- Job vacancy in Uganda

Job Title: Logistics officer – Strides Project
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: November 15, 2013
Background Information:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects, both in Kampala and other parts of the country including STRIDES for Family Health project and TRACKTB. TRACK TB is a 5 - year USAID-funded project that started in January 2013 and ends in 2017. TRACK TB focuses on increasing Tuberculosis (TB) Case Detection Rate (CDR) and Treatment Success Rate (TSR) in Kampala and USAID supported districts in TB/HIV. This is aimed at meeting national targets for reducing the burden of TB; MDR-TB and TB/HIV co infection. STRIDES is a Reproductive Health/Family Planning and Child Survival Services Project whose goal is to train and support health service providers across 15 selected districts in Uganda to be fully functional and deliver quality, integrated RH/FP and CS services to more people. The STRIDES Project is recruiting staff for its one year extension period ending February 2015.
MSH now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions in TRACK TB and STRIDES Projects:
Overall responsibilities
·         Responsible for providing strategic guidance, establishing and overseeing a functional logistics/store management system and supervising the operations and management of the stores.
·         She/ he will ensure that STRIDES donations such as long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs), hygiene kits and medical equipment are managed and systematically distributed across STRIDES collaborating districts.
·         In collaboration with the M&E unit, ensure that logistics data including distribution and client information is entered in a central data base, analyzed and reported on a monthly basis.
·         Ensure the maintenance of an updated STRIDES asset register and submit regular reports using MSH standard formats.
·         Prepare a project assets disposition plan and support its implementation.
·         Develop a distribution strategy which should include a description of how distribution of donated equipment/supplies and project assets will be handled from the stores to the intended beneficiaries.
Qualifications:
·         Degree in Procurement and Logistics, Business Studies/Administration, preferably with Stores Management option, CIPS is an added advantage,
·         Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position within a busy organization,
·         Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with clients and stakeholders,
·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs particularly Word & Excel,
·         Firm understanding and sense of importance of attention to details.
How to apply:
All applications should be addressed to:
Human resources Partner – MSH
Plot 15, Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi
P. o. Box 71419, Kampala
Email: HrUg@msh.org
We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Please note that any form of canvassing by candidates will lead to immediate disqualification.