Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ICAP at Columbia University is an international, non-profit organization situated at the Columbia University in New York. ICAP is Empowering Health Around the World and works in over 30 countries, including Zambia. Together with our partners—Ministries of Health, large multilaterals, health care providers, and patients—we support comprehensive, person-centered HIV/TB services and high-performing health system strengthening initiatives that provide quality and affordable health care. And by enhancing health information systems, improving quality, and developing human resources for health, we build capacity and efficiency in the world’s most challenging, resource-limited settings.
ICAP seeks to recruit for the following positions in Zambia
Position Title: Supply Chain Manager (1)
Reports to: Deputy Director – Care and Treatment
Duty station: Mongu
Position Summary
Working under the guidance of the deputy director, the Supply Chain Manager will provide TA to PHO and DHO to strengthen the existing capacity to manage the quantification, ordering and commodity management for all HIV/TB related commodities. S/he will actively engage with the MOH leadership and support logistics system strengthening for sustainable HIV/TB commodity security at both provincial and district level.

Major Responsibilities
• Provide technical support to PHO, DHO and health facilities to ensure availability of ART/TB pharmaceutical products and minimize service interruptions due to stock outs
• Design and guide the implementation of strategies that improve commodity forecasting, ordering and stock management at provincial and district level
• Participate in routine system assessments and where necessary, conduct on the job training (OJT) for HCWs on issues that may arise during such assessments
• Works closely with other partners in promoting common indicators for supply chain activities.
• Provides technical and programmatic expertise to national TWGs, provincial TWGs and representation on the Health Cooperating Partners Groups when requested
• Increases awareness among various USG agencies on incorporating supply chain management activities during program design, implementation and planning
• Represent ICAP at the national and provincial supply chain planning, supply chain review and commodity quantification meetings
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor
Qualifications and experience
• Minimum Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Master’s degree in a health-related field will be an added advantage
• 3- 5 years’ experience in a similar role with 2 years directly in supply chain systems strengthening
• Experience working in a donor funded project a Plus
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
For submission of applications and full details of the positions, please visit the ICAP website https://icap.columbia.edu/careers/
Suitably qualified candidates should attach their cover letters and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) of not more than 4 pages. Please indicate position being applied for in the subject line and do not attach certificates at this stage.
The closing date for receiving applications is 26th August 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
To apply for this job please visit icap.columbia.edu.

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