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Supply Chain Specialist

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program

Location

Jinja

Category

Supply

Job Type

On-site

Work Hours

Full Time

Deadline

13th March 2026

Job Description

The Supply Chain Specialist will provide technical assistance and coordination to strengthen pharmaceutical logistics services leading to resilient supply chain systems, improved logistics and inventory management, and commodity security in the supported districts and health facilities of the LPHS East Central region. The position is under the Local Partner Health Services East Central – Transition award implemented by the Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) and funded by the U.S. Government Department of State. The role supports public health facilities and communities in 12 districts and Jinja City to strengthen HIV/TB control, reduce malaria burden, improve maternal and child health outcomes, and build pandemic preparedness and response capacity.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Provide technical assistance to districts to quantify, order, and manage health commodities.
  • Support and coordinate quantification, ordering, and redistribution of commodities to sustain lifesaving care.
  • Support HMIS 105-6b reporting for supported facilities in collaboration with DHTs and MEL teams.
  • Build capacity of healthcare workers in stock management at supported facilities.
  • Provide regular updates on stock availability across facilities to facilitate redistribution and continuity of care.
  • Coordinate implementation of Supervision Performance Assessment and Recognition Strategy (SPARS) and PEER strategy in supported districts.
  • Provide support supervision and technical assistance to strengthen supply chain systems.
  • Participate in progress review meetings and provide strategic guidance on supply chain issues.
  • Represent the institution in national and sub-national technical committees and stakeholder engagements related to supply chain management.
  • Support institutional resource mobilization efforts.
  • Collaborate with the Knowledge Management team to document best practices such as case studies, success stories, abstracts, and reports.
  • Develop, manage, and implement work plans and prepare progress reports.

Requirements, Qualifications and Competences

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
  • Certified copies of academic documents must be provided.
  • Registered with the Pharmacy Board and a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience supporting management of the national pharmaceutical supply chain system.
  • Experience handling logistics medicines and logistics information management systems.
  • Strong analytical and presentation skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

About Makerere University Joint AIDS Program

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for-profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.

How to Apply

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Interested candidates should clearly state the position applied for in the email subject line.

 

Combine the Cover Letter, CV, Academiv Documents into one PDF file.

 

Include names and contact details of three referees, including the immediate supervisor.

 

Address the application to Human Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

 

Send the application via email to: recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug

 

Attachments must not exceed 25 MB.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

If no feedback is received by 31st March 2026, consider the application unsuccessful

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Job Overview

Status Active
Category Supply
Location Jinja
Job Type On-site

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