Chemonics International is a leading international development consulting firm with experience strengthening pharmaceutical supply chain systems in more than 40 countries, including Uganda. Chemonics seeks technical experts for an anticipated supply chain technical assistance activity in Uganda. The anticipated program will provide technical assistance services to improve operational excellence in the performance of country supply chains and improve the availability of health commodities to meet the needs of the populations. Position locations are varied contingent upon contract award.
The proposal is expected to strengthen supply chain systems for sustainability and operationalize supply chain strengthening to increase commodity availability in Uganda working closely with the government of Uganda (GoU)
The technical experts will tackle various challenges within the supply chain strengthening systems. The experts will prioritize improving technical support and assistance aimed to strengthen Uganda’s health supply chain and pharmaceutical systems to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of safe, effective, quality-assured, affordable health commodities. Technical experts will be based in Uganda. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Please note that all positions are subject to program award.
We are looking for mid- and senior-level experts with expertise in the following fields:
- Governance
- Strategic planning
- Leveraging the private sector
- Health financing
- Human workforce development and institutional capacity building
- Information systems
- Enabling environment
- Health supply chain strengthening
- Capacity Building
- Private sector engagement and investment
- Public-private partnerships
- Gender equality and social inclusion
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in public health, supply chain, or relevant field
- Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant technical experience in Uganda
- Experience working with Ugandan stakeholders, including the GoU
- Experience working with donor-funded activities (including but not limited to USAID, UKAID, FCDO, FAO, WFP or other international organizations operating in the supply chain and health systems strengthening field)
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Fluency in English is required.
How to apply
Applicants should send expressions of interest and apply for this link by June 15, 2024. Please indicate the technical area to which you are applying in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.