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.

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More Details

Job Code: DLOX005
No of Position: 1
Station: Kampala
Classification: Full-time
Duration: 6 Months
Reports to: PHARMACY LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Posted Date: 2026-03-20 08:44:02.000
Closing Date: 2026-04-02 23:59:00.000

DISTRICT LOGISTICS OFFICER (1)

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.

 

DISTRICT LAB SPECIALIST (1)

The District Laboratory specialist will be responsible for implementing laboratory strengthening activities of the USAID LPHS-TB Activity in Mukono, Wakiso and Kampala. S/he will jointly work with the district/division health leadership to provide technical support for laboratory services at supported health facilities in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health laboratory services structures to ensure delivery of quality TB lab services.

HUB RIDER (4)

The Hub rider will ensure timely transportation of lab commodities, samples and results while ensuring privacy and confidentiality of the patients’ details. He/she will ensure proper utilization of the project motorcycle.

 

MEDICAL OFFICER (4)

The Medical Officer under the USAID LPHS-TB Activity will ensure delivery of quality TB care and treatment services to clients by providing technical and leadership support to health facility teams.

DATA OFFICER (2)

The Data Officer will support health facilities and district teams to ensure accurate, complete, and timely collection, reporting, and use of TB and urban health data in line with national HMIS guidelines and project requirements. The role focuses on strengthening routine and digital reporting systems, including HMIS tools, DHIS2, and the electronic Case-Based Surveillance System (eCBSS). Under the supervision of the MEL Specialist, the Data Officer will mentor facility staff in data documentation and reporting, support routine reporting cycles, maintain project trackers, and contribute to data entry, cleaning, analysis, and use for performance monitoring and quality improvement across project-supported sites.