Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries and has a workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various sectors including health, education, and economic development, and is committed to addressing the world's most pressing challenges through innovative and sustainable approaches.
Job Overview:
The Senior Regional Technical Officer (SRTO) for Supply Chain will play a crucial role in enhancing the management of supply chains for health commodities, particularly in the context of HIV/AIDS and TB services. This position is designed for a professional who can provide technical leadership and mentorship to local partners and health facilities, ensuring that supply chain activities are effectively managed and data-driven. The SRTO will work closely with various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, regional health management teams, and implementing partners, to ensure the availability and proper management of life-saving commodities. The role requires a strong understanding of supply chain systems and the ability to analyze data to inform decision-making and improve service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The SRTO will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support in commodities management at various levels, including regional and health facilities. Key responsibilities include:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong knowledge of Tanzania's supply chain systems and relevant policies. They should have experience in program implementation, quality improvement, and capacity strengthening. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in stakeholder engagement are essential. The ability to develop technical reports and training materials is also required. Candidates should have experience in project planning and budget monitoring, as well as supporting proposal development and business activities.
Educational Background:
A degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of supply chain management in the health sector.
Experience:
A minimum of eight years of experience in supporting public life-saving commodities supply chain management or health systems strengthening is required. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in using e-LMIS, DHIS2, and related tools, as well as experience working with the Ministry of Health and donor-funded health programs. Proven experience in technical assistance, capacity building, and mentorship of healthcare workers is essential.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of Swahili is highly desirable. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, depending on the specific needs of the region and the communities served.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may require domestic travel of 10% to 25% to provide technical assistance and support at health facility project sites. The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 68,000,000 - 90,000,000 annually, and FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package along with benefits that support a healthy work/life balance. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and safeguarding against abuse and exploitation.
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries and has a workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various sectors including health, education, and economic development, and is committed to addressing the world's most pressing challenges through innovative and sustainable approaches.
Job Overview:
The Senior Regional Technical Officer (SRTO) for Supply Chain will play a crucial role in enhancing the management of supply chains for health commodities, particularly in the context of HIV/AIDS and TB services. This position is designed for a professional who can provide technical leadership and mentorship to local partners and health facilities, ensuring that supply chain activities are effectively managed and data-driven. The SRTO will work closely with various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, regional health management teams, and implementing partners, to ensure the availability and proper management of life-saving commodities. The role requires a strong understanding of supply chain systems and the ability to analyze data to inform decision-making and improve service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The SRTO will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support in commodities management at various levels, including regional and health facilities. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting bottom-up quantification (BUQ) and ensuring its integration into national supply and procurement plans.
- Monitoring stock status across supported facilities and analyzing inventory trends to prevent stock-outs and minimize expiries.
- Strengthening the use of electronic logistics management information systems (eLMIS), DHIS2, and GoTHOMIS for accurate reporting.
- Mentoring health facility staff on stock management, ordering, reporting, and rational use of medicines.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to address supply chain challenges using data evidence.
- Promoting the use of dashboards and performance reports for continuous improvement.
- Implementing capacity-building initiatives aligned with Ministry of Health strategies.
- Conducting root-cause analysis to strengthen data quality and system performance.
- Providing on-the-job mentorship and facilitating practical demonstrations for health workers.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong knowledge of Tanzania's supply chain systems and relevant policies. They should have experience in program implementation, quality improvement, and capacity strengthening. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in stakeholder engagement are essential. The ability to develop technical reports and training materials is also required. Candidates should have experience in project planning and budget monitoring, as well as supporting proposal development and business activities.
Educational Background:
A degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of supply chain management in the health sector.
Experience:
A minimum of eight years of experience in supporting public life-saving commodities supply chain management or health systems strengthening is required. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in using e-LMIS, DHIS2, and related tools, as well as experience working with the Ministry of Health and donor-funded health programs. Proven experience in technical assistance, capacity building, and mentorship of healthcare workers is essential.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of Swahili is highly desirable. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, depending on the specific needs of the region and the communities served.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may require domestic travel of 10% to 25% to provide technical assistance and support at health facility project sites. The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 68,000,000 - 90,000,000 annually, and FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package along with benefits that support a healthy work/life balance. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and safeguarding against abuse and exploitation.
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