District Logistics Officer job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

General Summary The DLO will support TB logistics management in districts covered by the cluster office in line with MoH standards. S/he will ensure close monitoring of TB commodities for optimal stock level, quality of drugs, forecasting, distribution and good storage practices. Key Responsibilities Support health facilities and districts to compile and submit accurate HMIS and programmatic logistics reports according to project, donor and MoH timelines Support development and follow up of logistics and supply chain related activity plans in supported health facilities. Support development of SOPs to guide facility teams to appropriately handle HIV and TB commodities using standard inventory management tools Support mentorship and training efforts to build capacity of district and facility teams to mange health logistics related to TB and HIV/AIDS care. Support CMEs and dissemination of information updates related to logistics management. Support activities that ensure proper storage of drugs at dispensing units Work with district teams to conduct joint TSS visits to HFs. Maintain trackers for supported Health facilities and districts on logistics KPIs such as: Clients enrolled on TB care Consumption reports Stock status level Key challenges and remedial actions Status on logistics tools Maintain trackers of order fulfilment rates from MoH and other partners. Support continued mentorship and scale up of e-LMIS across supported Health Facilities Participate in key Supply Chain Management (SCM) meetings such as regional SCM meetings, therapeutic drug committees etc. Support distribution and stores management of project office commodities. Any other duties as may reasonably be assigned. Academic Qualifications Diploma in Pharmacy Person Specification Diploma in Pharmacy. Full and active registration with the Allied Medical Practitioner’s Council. Training in supply chain management for TB and HIV/AIDS logistics. Experience and up-to-date knowledge of the national medical logistics systems Additional experience in logistics management of TB commodities. At least 2 years’ experience in logistics management. Computer knowledge and skills as well as good presentation and report writing skills. Good interpersonal and team management skills.