Laboratory Supply and Chain Management Specialist vacancy

Laboratory Supply  and Chain Management Specialist vacancy
Job Title: Laboratory Supply Chain Management Specialist
Reports to: Laboratory SCM Advisor

A leading Health Logistics Management organization dealing in the importation and distribution of HIV related drugs in Uganda. The organization has an established extensive service offering including a dedicated procurement agency, providing a comprehensive drug & health commodity supply chain and logistics solution across Uganda is looking to recruit for the position above.

Job Summary: The role is to support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of laboratory commodity supply chain and logistics management activities. Provision of mentoring to key stake holders regarding quality assurance and quality control within a laboratory

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
·         Support the laboratory Advisor in planning and implementation of laboratory work plans.
·         Implement laboratory logistics policies, systems, goals, objectives, procedures and work plans.
·         Support the field team in supervising laboratory commodity management at health facility level.
·         Plan and conduct laboratory supply chain and logistics management training for health facility laboratory personnel.
·         Ensure compliance to laboratory standard operating procedures at central and health facility level.
·         Support laboratory logistics monitoring and evaluation activities.
·         Provide technical assistance to IPs with focus on laboratory maintenance and support.
·         Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·         Bachelors and/or Master's degree in laboratory technology
·         Work experience requirements: 4-7 years of related experience with reputable international organization.
·         Experience in clinical laboratory services in an accredited laboratory.
·         Experience with laboratory tests and techniques, including equipment, reagents and consumables required for the diagnosis and monitoring of the following (but not limited to): hematology, clinical chemistry and flow cytometry HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, S' Hepatitis B, etc.
·         Experience with procedures for internal and external quality control.
·         A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing.
·         Experience in mentoring laboratory personnel will be an added advantage
·         Knowledge of the stepwise accreditation of medical laboratories is essential
·         Computer knowledge is essential particularly packages like Excel

How to apply:
Interested candidates in any of the above positions should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae to  the below or apply online, no later than 7th January, 2013.
Address to the Human Capital and Business Manager, Edes & Associates Consultants Limited, plot 22 Entebbe Road, Conrad Plaza, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 21984, Kampala. Uganda. or E-mail: kampala@edesassociates.com.