Fresher Operations and Logistics Officer NGO Job Vacancies – Infectious Diseases Institute
Job Title: Operations and Logistics Officer (OLO PACT-006)
Organization: Infectious Diseases Institute
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports To: Project Administrator
About US:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Global Health Security, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University- John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
Job Summary: The Operations and Logistics Officer will be a multi-skilled person who will support the Finance and Operations Manager different project thematic areas according to need. He/she will work closely with the finance and administrative team within PACT-Karamoja project, IDI HQ operations team as well as project thematic areas according to need. He/she will work closely with the finance and administrative team within PACT-Karamoja project, IDI HQ operations team as well as the Procurement team at IDI to ensure timely submission of procurement requests, tracking of all purchases and Inventory and Stock management to support areas related to operations of the project. The person will also be expected to support PACT-Karamoja mobile operations at the various locations within Karamoja sub-region..
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor orders in the pipeline and update the finance and operations manager for PACT-Karamoja
- In collaboration with the project administrator, support establishment and maintenance of a procurement tracking system and filing of the necessary paperwork for all purchases
- Work closely with the project pharmacy logistics team and regional Office F&As to coordinate preparation and distribution of supplies within project offices and from project offices to support facilities and/or districts in Karamoja regions.
- Support inventory management of supplies at the regional office storage unit.
- Coordinate courier Services for emergency transportation of supplies between Karamoja and other supported districts or vice versa.
- Support the logistics team (warehouse and pharmacy logistics) at IDI HQ in storage of project related supplies, arrangement of transportation to the region and actively participate in the provision of weekly/monthly/quarterly/ annual updates
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must a Diploma in procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least two years’ experience working with health systems strengthening projects
- Working experience in institutional development and conversant working with MOH systems.
- Good report writing and communication skills
How to Apply:
All Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in these positions should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug ).
The Senior Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute – IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus College of Health Sciences, Makerere University P. O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
Key Notes:
- IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
- Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document
- Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Deadline: 31st January 2020