Employment opportunities

The USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project seeks to fill the position of a Provincial Administrative Logistics Officer to support the GHSC-PSM project in Zambia.

The USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project will be the primary vehicle through which USAID will procure and provide health commodities, provide technical assistance to improve partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives.

With 85+ staff across six offices around the country, this diverse and complex program sets out to strengthen the capacity of GRZ to develop sustainable systems that ensure the availability and security of vital and essential health commodities through (1) increased data availability and use for informed supply chain decision making, (2) improved quantification procurement planning and coordination processes, (3) provision of cost-effective, reliable international and local procurement services, (4) improved efficiency in warehousing and distribution by Zambia Medicines and Medical Supply Agency
(ZAMMSA), and (5) increased strategic management and planning by the Ministry of Health for improved commodity security. The project seeks to recruit (on a one-year contract renewable) for the following positions:

Position Title:            Provincial Administrative Logistics Officer

Reporting To:            Logistics Systems Strengthening Specialist

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The project PALO is responsible for driving and maintaining the project vehicle. The PALO works in the administrative department and reports to the Provincial Logistics Systems Strengthening Specialist, who is responsible for coordinating the PALO’s assignment and supervising the PALO’s work. The PALO has a dotted line supervision to the Fleet specialist for the sake of vehicle maintenance.

Specific task

Technical Implementation

• Drive assigned project vehicle daily, as assigned and/or preapproved by supervisor; including on-schedule field trips, project-related trips within post and specify other cities, and other driving assignments as required;
• Ensure the cleanliness of the assigned vehicle;
• Check the assigned vehicle weekly to ensure that it is operational and safe to drive. On a weekly basis, check the oil, radiator, fan belt, brake fluid, wipers, tires, lights, and signals;
• Initiate and supervise any repairs required on assigned vehicles with the supervisor’s approval;
• Initiate and supervise routine periodic maintenance of assigned project vehicles, including oil and filter changes, tune-ups, and professional cleaning by high-pressure hose based on the manufacturer’s instructions on optimum maintenance requirements;
• Fulfill project reporting requirements and maintain records; including vehicle logs, vehicle routing, and vehicle condition;
• Ensure passenger safety by obeying traffic laws, driving carefully, and ensuring each person in the vehicle wears a seatbelt;
• Other duties as assigned;

Minimum Education Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies;

• Completion of Secondary school required; English literacy and numeracy required;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience; Experience working for a U.S. company or NGO in Zambia is highly preferred;
• Applicants should/must verify their qualifications with the Zambia Qualifications Authority;
• Valid Zambian driver’s license and good driving record is required;
• Understanding of auto mechanics required; Certification in mechanics or automobile maintenance beneficial;
• Must be in good physical health;
• Availability for overtime work and field travel is required;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity;
• Fluency in English required;

Location of Assignment
The assignment location is Mongu-Western Province, Zambia with intermittent travel throughout the country.