ICAP Tanzania Jobs 2023
JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH ICAP IN TANZANIA
A major global health organization that has been improving public health in countries around the world for nearly two decades, ICAP works to transform the health of populations through innovation, science, and global collaboration. Based at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, ICAP has projects in more than 40 countries, working side-by-side with ministries of health and local governmental, non-governmental, academic, and community partners to confront some of the world’s greatest health challenges. Through evidence-informed programs, meaningful research, tailored technical assistance, effective training and education programs, and rigorous surveillance to measure and evaluate the impact of public health interventions, ICAP aims to realize a global vision of healthy people, empowered communities, and thriving societies.
ICAP is registered in Tanzania as MSPH Tanzania LLC (Reg. No. 00002080) since 2004. ICAP operates under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG). In Tanzania, ICAP receives funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through a partnership with CDC, supporting facility and community-based HIV prevention and care and treatment services, COVID-19 response, as well as HIV-related research in Tanzania.
ICAP in Tanzania is seeking to employ competent, dynamic individuals with strong technical knowledge and public health management skills in implementing program objectives to join our team. Positions are contingent upon availability of grant funding. ICAP at Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Available Positions (Job Descriptions follow below)
Job Tittle: Procurement and Logistics Officer (1 position)
Reports to: Regional Procurement and Supply Chain Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: Dar es Salaam
Travel: Up to 10% in intervention districts outside of job location
Overall Job Function:
The Procurement and Logistics Officer is overall responsible for providing the supply chain needs and requirements of the program including procuring, coordinating delivery of program supplies and equipment, and processing vendor payment requests in liaison with the finance department.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
- Follow up up on supplier delivery, check compliance in terms of validation of documents and ensure the standards of supplies are in check.
- Coordinate with program teams and other departments on best method of delivery. The guiding principle is time, cost, and reliability of shipping option.
- In liaison with Procurement Officer – Warehouse & Property Log, ensure distribution of supplies to field offices in accordance with distribution plans and provide accurate report to ensure all items are received and recorded in the store book ledgers before being issued.
- Support shipping and clearing activities, importing & exporting.
- Receive vendor invoices and process payment requests in liaison with finance.
- Provide advice on procurement issues and best practices in line with the public procurement procedures and protocols in management of local purchase orders and payment requisitions management.
- Process and obtain relevant approvals for materials to be purchased in line with the existing requirements and protocols at payment levels.
- Negotiate procurement needs with suppliers to establish fair market rates on behalf of ICAP through established framework agreements.
- Liaise and negotiate with freight forwarders and clearing agents
- Conduct performance reviews with the suppliers, measuring against required performance standards and market prices of various material procured by ICAP before issuing purchase orders.
- Develop strong professional relationships with key suppliers to ensure ongoing quality and reliability of supply.
- Ensure understanding of ICAP procurement policies and comply with all SOPs
- Provide information to ICAP central team when the procured items arrive from the suppliers for verification and acceptance.
- Place orders for supplies through POs as required by ICAP regional teams and sites
- Coordinate all logistics for delivering materials to the sites.
- Conduct performance reviews with the suppliers, measuring against required performance standards and market prides of various material procured by ICAP. Ensure the company benefits from cost savings and value for money
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
- Required Education: University degree in supply chain, procurement, business administration or other related field o Preferred: for medical/laboratory related degree with supply chain experience
- Required Certifications: Must be registered with PSPTB o Preferred: CPSP qualification attained or in progress
- Required Work Experience: 4+ years’ experience including proven experience in executing procurements and logistics timely in a complex regulatory environment. o Preferred: Thorough understanding of HIV commodities and medical supplies o Preferred: Working experience with donor funded projects on with HIV/AIDS care and treatment is desirable.
- Integrity, commitment, and willingness to do over time to see key procurement and Logistics through.
- Working knowledge of incoterms and control systems
- Strong competency with MS Office applications.
- Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili with good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders to track movement of goods and ensure receiving parties confirm quality of all received goods.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Deadline for receiving application is 08 August 2023
Job Tittle: Driver (Multi Position)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD JOB ADVERT
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Deadline for receiving application is 02August 2023
JIUNGE MA-GROUPS YETU YA AJIRA YA WHATSAPP. BOFYA HAPA
JIUNGE NA GROUP/CHANNEL YETU YA TELEGRAM. BOFYA HAPA
