Employment opportunities

The USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project seeks to fill the position of Capacity Building Manager for Lusaka 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 Ministry of Health for improved commodity security. The project seeks to recruit (on a one-year contract renewable) for the following positions:

Position Title:      Capacity Building Manager-(1 Position)

Reporting to:        Senior Manager – Logistics Systems Strengthening and                                                Capacity Building

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The Capacity Building Manager will serve as a point of contact for the project and work with the leadership at the health professional higher learning institutions to further integrate commodity management and logistics systems operations into the curriculum. The Capacity Building Manager will also liaise with various donors executing activities connected to PSM. The role will provide supervision and coordinate project efforts to build capacity in the MOH staff in facilities in the proper implementation of various logistics systems.

Specific Tasks

Technical implementation

• Lead a team of technical staff to meet project objectives focused on improving logistics information systems to avail critical data for informed supply chain management;
• Develop capacity-building interventions and work through field teams to build the capacity of GRZ staff who supervise facility commodity management and data reporting activities;
• Manage a team to design and roll out innovations to increase reporting rates, improve data quality at all levels of supply chain activity in the country, and increase access to information on stock status country-wide;
• Work with leadership at health professional higher learning institutions to further integrate commodity management and logistics systems operations into the curriculum;
• Coordinate project efforts to build capacity of Ministry of Health (MOH) staff at facilities in proper implementation of various logistics systems;
• In collaboration with GRZ staff operating in the field, identify opportunities for streamlining data management and reporting in support of USAID objective to increase data availability for supply chain decision-making;
• Supervise logistics strengthening specialists for capacity building or field support including development of roles and responsibilities; design and monitor professional development plans and conduct annual performance appraisals with supervisees;
• Ensure all contract deliverables are met within areas of logistics strengthening;
• Represent PSM project at technical meetings with collaborating partners, senior government officials, and/or donor agencies;
• Develop and manage team annual work plans and budgets based on project resources available and intended annual and life of project targets set according to GRZ and USG priorities;
• Design and develop engaging eLearning modules that cover key aspects of logistics information systems and supply chain management;
• Utilize instructional design principles and multimedia tools to create interactive and effective eLearning content;
• Work with IT and multimedia teams to ensure seamless integration of eLearning modules into the organization’s learning management system (LMS);
• Develop and implement evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of training programs and materials;
• Analyze training outcomes and feedback to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for enhancements;
• Ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation of capacity-building efforts to meet project goals and objectives;
• Exhibit Chemonics values and build a culture of “Living our Values” within the team;
• Verify that USAID regulations, Chemonics policies, and quality management best practices are enforced consistently;
• Carry out additional responsibilities as may be assigned occasionally in consultation with the supervisor of record.

Minimum Education Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies;

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Supply Chain Management, Education, or a related field required. Master’s or other advanced degree preferred;
• Minimum seven years of experience working in supply chain management, international project management, or capacity building;
• Thorough knowledge of USAID funding and its contractual and reporting requirements required; experience working on USAID-funded health programs strongly preferred;
• Proven experience in training design, materials development, and eLearning content creation;
• Strong understanding of health supply chains and logistics information systems;
• Proficiency in eLearning tools, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and other digital training platforms;
• Strong leadership and motivational ability;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Written and spoken English proficiency.

Location of Assignment
The location of assignment is Lusaka, Zambia with intermittent travel throughout the country.