Careers

• Provide technical assistance on supply chain management across CMS, CPO, and health facilities to ensure continuous availability of lifesaving health commodities.
  
• Support implementation and performance monitoring of the Zanzibar Integrated Logistics System (ZILS) and identify and resolve system bottlenecks.
  
• Strengthen use of eLMIS, DHIS2, and related systems for accurate, timely, and complete data reporting.
  
• Support CPO and CMS to operationalize and institutionalize bottom-up quantification (BUQ) and integrate results into procurement and supply planning.
  
• Promote coordination and collaboration between vertical programs and partners to address supply chain challenges using data-driven approaches.

• Strengthen pharmaceutical management systems and services through mentorship, training, and supervision at all levels.
  
• Support MTCs and health facility staff on rational medicine use, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) management, and pharmacovigilance.
  
• Facilitate coordination between ZFDA, Pharmacy Council, CMS, and MOH Zanzibar to reinforce pharmaceutical governance and best practices.
  
• Support integration and institutionalization of pharmacovigilance and rational medicine use systems across the supply chain and service delivery points.

• Provide technical leadership and coordination for all workforce-related interventions in Zanzibar.
  
• Build capacity of supply chain and pharmaceutical officers through mentorship, coaching, and peer-learning platforms.
  
• Support rollout and use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other digital learning platforms.
  
• Facilitate the institutionalization of IMPACT Teams and integrate their performance improvement approach within RGOZ structures.
  
• Support transition of project-supported interventions (e.g., eLMIS, MTC integration, IMPACT Approach) into government ownership and monitor progress.

• Strengthen the capacity of CMS, CPO, and health facilities to collect, analyze, and use data for decision-making and performance improvement.
  
• Promote use of dashboards, scorecards, and performance review mechanisms to track key indicators and drive continuous improvement.
  
• Conduct joint data reviews, identify root causes of performance gaps, and support implementation of corrective actions.
  
• Facilitate learning and reflection sessions to institutionalize data-driven management culture.

• Serve as the key focal point for coordination of UBAB workforce and supply chain interventions in Zanzibar.
  
• Collaborate with the Systems Strengthening Team, and other UBAB components to ensure synergy and technical consistency.
  
• Document and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from Zanzibar implementation.
  
• Represent the project in technical forums, stakeholder meetings, and coordination platforms as assigned.
  
• Prepare and submit high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual technical reports.

• Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in public health supply chain, pharmaceutical management, or health systems strengthening, preferably in Zanzibar or Tanzania.
  
• Demonstrated experience working with the Government of Zanzibar, MOH Mainland, implementing partners, and other health sector stakeholders.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of eLMIS, DHIS2, and other digital health information systems.
  
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives and lead technical teams.
  
• Experience in capacity building, adult learning, and mentorship approaches.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills, with demonstrated ability to use data for decision-making.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools.
  
• Ability to travel frequently within Zanzibar and occasionally to mainland Tanzania.