17 March 2014

USAID Integrated Health Project Careers - Logistics Manager at Abt Associates


Project Name: USAID Integrated Health ProjectDuty Station:  Mbarara, UgandaAbt Associates, a global leader in research, technical assistance, and program implementation, seeks qualified candidates for a 5-year, Mbarara-based, USAID-funded integrated health project. The program will advance key aspects of USAID/Uganda’s HIV/AIDS, Health, and Education (HHE) strategy and expand the public sector's contribution to achieving the country's health goals. The program objectives include: Strengthening decentralized HIV/TB and other priority health service delivery systems; Improving the quality and efficiency of health services in facilities and communities; Strengthening referrals systems to improve access to, use and coverage of services; and Improving demand generation activities for services in communities. Job Summary: The Logistics Manager will offer technical assistance and guidance in the collection, collation, and analysis of requisitions and issues data to ensure the complete, accurate, and timely issuance of health commodities to facilities. The incumbent also provides technical support to health facilities in ordering, receiving and inventory management to ensure accurate record keeping and sustained availability of health products. Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidates must hold a master's degree in a procurement and / or logistics-related  discipline, prior donor-funded experience related to health, and an outstanding professional reputation. Past experience and exposure with USAID programs within the region desired. Eight or more years’ professional experience in health programs with significant logistics (logistical) components. Proven track record of prior program support experience and demonstrated ability to implement, manage, monitor and evaluate community- based health services required.All interested candidates who meet the above requirements and desire to work with the above USAID ABT Project should send their updated CVs and application letters which should ideally include your suitability for the above aforementioned vacancy to: uganda_jobs@abtassoc.com. NB: Please kindly include Position Title in Subject of the E-mail. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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