Background:
The Government of Lesotho has secured funds from Global Fund (GF) to fight HIV and AIDS as well as TB and Malaria. The overall coordination of the funds is the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance, the Principal Recipient of these funds through the established Program Implementation Unit, the Global Fund Coordinating Unit (GFCU).
The Ministry of Health has been selected as the major Sub Recipient to most of the signed grants between the MOF and the GF. To enable the GFCU to discharge its mandate of coordinating MOH Global Fund supported activities effectively, workforce is required. The MOH therefore invites suitably qualifies candidates for the positions below:
Position : Logistics Officer (1)
Duty Station : Maseru Head Office
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of National TB Programme Manager, The Logistics Officer is responsible for ensuring a continuous and adequate supply of TB laboratory reagents and consumables, non-health supplies and health supplies like TB patient kits are available for all districts. This is achieved through implementation and maintenance of the supply chain management system. These activities depend on a systems approach that involves processes for procurement, tracking and follow up of orders, monitoring of stocks, and comprehensive distribution procedures. The main duties include the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Together with relevant NTP staff, forecast, implement, maintain and monitor procurement and distribution of supplies, TB patients kits and drugs for management of side effects and emergencies TB Laboratory reagents and consumables as well as M&E tools for central and district.
Maintain and update electronic data base for the above.
Coordinate with MoH Finance, GFCU and Procurement departments to ensure timely procurement, receipt and payment processes are implemented for all activities budgeted for under the GF R8 TB grant
Coordinate with NDSO to assure appropriate and timely distribution of TB Patient Kits, supplies, consumables and reagents by NDSO to district
Implement an inventory system at NTP Stores
Ensure implementation of inventory and stock control at NTP and districts
Ensure implementation of consumption and statistics data reports from district to the NTP
Coordinate agreed donations of TB Patients kits and TB laboratory reagents and consumables distribute to district.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Logistics/ Business/ Supply Chain Management
3 years’ experience in relevant field.
Knowledge of stock control and Inventory management tools
Proficient in basic Microsoft office softwares: Word, Excel and Power point
SKILLS
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
Liaise/network both internally and externally
Training skills desired
Ensure daily duties are addressed in a timely fashion.
Ability to function as a team member
Submission:
Applications shall include a covering letter, detailed CV demonstrating the relevance of their qualification, experience with duration to the terms of reference and certified copies of certificates. The CV should include the following details; contacts, email address, names and addresses of three references and submit complete documentation to:
HR & Compensation Manager,
Ministry of Health,
P.O. Box 514,
Maseru 100, Lesotho.
Contacts: (266) 22314183
Applications must be hand delivered to the Reception at Ministry of Health Headquarters 2nd Floor, HR Department before 25th November 2016 @14:00 hrs.
Applicants not contacted in four weeks from the closing date can assume that their application has not been successful. The Ministry has no obligation to fill the positions if no candidates has been identified.
The Government of Lesotho has secured funds from Global Fund (GF) to fight HIV and AIDS as well as TB and Malaria. The overall coordination of the funds is the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance, the Principal Recipient of these funds through the established Program Implementation Unit, the Global Fund Coordinating Unit (GFCU).
The Ministry of Health has been selected as the major Sub Recipient to most of the signed grants between the MOF and the GF. To enable the GFCU to discharge its mandate of coordinating MOH Global Fund supported activities effectively, workforce is required. The MOH therefore invites suitably qualifies candidates for the positions below:
Position : Logistics Officer (1)
Duty Station : Maseru Head Office
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of National TB Programme Manager, The Logistics Officer is responsible for ensuring a continuous and adequate supply of TB laboratory reagents and consumables, non-health supplies and health supplies like TB patient kits are available for all districts. This is achieved through implementation and maintenance of the supply chain management system. These activities depend on a systems approach that involves processes for procurement, tracking and follow up of orders, monitoring of stocks, and comprehensive distribution procedures. The main duties include the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Together with relevant NTP staff, forecast, implement, maintain and monitor procurement and distribution of supplies, TB patients kits and drugs for management of side effects and emergencies TB Laboratory reagents and consumables as well as M&E tools for central and district.
Maintain and update electronic data base for the above.
Coordinate with MoH Finance, GFCU and Procurement departments to ensure timely procurement, receipt and payment processes are implemented for all activities budgeted for under the GF R8 TB grant
Coordinate with NDSO to assure appropriate and timely distribution of TB Patient Kits, supplies, consumables and reagents by NDSO to district
Implement an inventory system at NTP Stores
Ensure implementation of inventory and stock control at NTP and districts
Ensure implementation of consumption and statistics data reports from district to the NTP
Coordinate agreed donations of TB Patients kits and TB laboratory reagents and consumables distribute to district.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Logistics/ Business/ Supply Chain Management
3 years’ experience in relevant field.
Knowledge of stock control and Inventory management tools
Proficient in basic Microsoft office softwares: Word, Excel and Power point
SKILLS
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
Liaise/network both internally and externally
Training skills desired
Ensure daily duties are addressed in a timely fashion.
Ability to function as a team member
Submission:
Applications shall include a covering letter, detailed CV demonstrating the relevance of their qualification, experience with duration to the terms of reference and certified copies of certificates. The CV should include the following details; contacts, email address, names and addresses of three references and submit complete documentation to:
HR & Compensation Manager,
Ministry of Health,
P.O. Box 514,
Maseru 100, Lesotho.
Contacts: (266) 22314183
Applications must be hand delivered to the Reception at Ministry of Health Headquarters 2nd Floor, HR Department before 25th November 2016 @14:00 hrs.
Applicants not contacted in four weeks from the closing date can assume that their application has not been successful. The Ministry has no obligation to fill the positions if no candidates has been identified.
