Provincial Supply Chain Coordinator - Ndola

2026-05-08T05:20:45+00:00

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia ( CIDRZ )

FULL_TIME

Ndola

Ndola

10101

Zambia

Healthcare

Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Healthcare

ZMW

MONTH

2026-05-15T17:00:00+00:00

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Project summary

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) under the controlling HIV epidemic program (CHEP) project will be implementing the HIV program to reach sustainable control of the HIV epidemic through the lens of the Zambia national HIV targets and the America first vision. The program goal is to support the Ministry of Health to reach sustainable control of the HIV epidemic, MNCH services and GHS activities across three provinces namely, Copperbelt, Central and Northwestern, by implementing a person-centered HIV prevention, care and treatment program aligned with the Ministry of Health Vision.

The CHEP project will work in collaboration with the Ministry of Health teams at provincial, district and facility level and other stakeholders to:

Increase coverage of comprehensive and client-centered HIV testing, prevention, diagnosis, care, and treatment services in communities and health facilities to reach and maintain the 95-95 targets.
Increasing utilization of community and facility-based quality, person-centered, integrated vertical transmission prevention (VTP), and other MNCH HIV services.
Increasing capacities of Ministry of Health to gradually transition Direct Service Delivery (DSD) of quality integrated health services and sustain services beyond project activity implementation.

Job Summary

Reports to Provincial Team Lead Mentor. The incumbent will provide technical oversight,coordination, monitoring and evaluation of supply chain activities/commodities for the diagnosis and treatment of HIV,AHD, NCDs and TB within the province. He/she will be responsibe for capacity building and systems strengthening of pharmaceutical and supply chain services within the project. S/he will work in collaboration with the DHO/PHO supply chain teams and facility level MOH supply chain staff implementing partners, and the Provincial Lead Mentor to strengthen supply chain systems, monitor and evaluate supply chain procedures:- Commodity management, Logistics,eLMIS,Pharmacovigilance and QA/QC of Pharmaceutical Care Services offered in all CHEP project supported sites.

Main duties

Provides strong leadership,collaboration and coordination with DHOs/PHOs to support the logistics of ART/TB/PMTCT drugs and medical supplies within the province and ensure uninterrupted supply at district and facility level.

Improves delivery of service by working closely with DHOs, PHOs, ZAMRA and other supporting Partners.

Maintains ART Pharmacy/ commodity efficacy and security by monitoring storage conditions in supported facilities and ensure guidelines are followed according to national recommendation.

Supporst DHOs/PHOs in implementing and coordinating commodity audits in all supported districts to ensure accountability and proper documentation through updated stock control cards as well as temperature monitoring charts.

Conducts/supports facility mentorships/orientations/trainings in National Guidelines and Logistics/supplychain procedures (SOPs) to monitor and improve service delivery.

Provides oversight and TA in electronic (eLMIS) reporting, ordering and documentation for ARVs, HIV test kits and Lab commodities at district and facility levels to ensure accountability,timeliness in reporting and an efficient supply chain system.

Implements and coordinates the pharmacy M&E activities in the CHEP supported facilities and produce consolidated monthly reports.

Strengthens Commodity dashboard monitoring and effect redistribution within the province.

Participates in national level MOH/Partner supplychain meetings and highlight challenges and gaps faced within the province.

Supports and participates in DHOs to conduct district/facility level Data Review Meetings to monitor performance.

Participates in partners national Annual Forecasting and Quantification meetings for ARVs/Lab commodities.

Works closely with ZAMRA to orient staff on Pharmacovigilance activities and strengthen adverse drug reaction reporting by health care workers in all supported districts and facilities.

Qualifications

Grade 12 Certificate

Bachelor's degree in in Pharmacy - A Master's degree is an added advantage.

5 years of progressive experience in ART/TB logistics/supplychain management and knowledge of the MOH National Logistics and supply chain system.

Demonstrated experience in HIV supply chain management,including reporting (eLMIS) and storage of HIV/TB drugs,HIV test kits,Lab commodities and related medical supplies.

Proven experience conducting supply chain trainings,pharmacovigilance, capacity building, and mentorship programmes.

Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Good computer skills, including competence in MS Office and internet/e-mail.

Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) or equivalent regulatory body.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Provides strong leadership,collaboration and coordination with DHOs/PHOs to support the logistics of ART/TB/PMTCT drugs and medical supplies within the province and ensure uninterrupted supply at district and facility level.
Improves delivery of service by working closely with DHOs, PHOs, ZAMRA and other supporting Partners.
Maintains ART Pharmacy/ commodity efficacy and security by monitoring storage conditions in supported facilities and ensure guidelines are followed according to national recommendation.
Supporst DHOs/PHOs in implementing and coordinating commodity audits in all supported districts to ensure accountability and proper documentation through updated stock control cards as well as temperature monitoring charts.
Conducts/supports facility mentorships/orientations/trainings in National Guidelines and Logistics/supplychain procedures (SOPs) to monitor and improve service delivery.
Provides oversight and TA in electronic (eLMIS) reporting, ordering and documentation for ARVs, HIV test kits and Lab commodities at district and facility levels to ensure accountability,timeliness in reporting and an efficient supply chain system.
Implements and coordinates the pharmacy M&E activities in the CHEP supported facilities and produce consolidated monthly reports.
Strengthens Commodity dashboard monitoring and effect redistribution within the province.
Participates in national level MOH/Partner supplychain meetings and highlight challenges and gaps faced within the province.
Supports and participates in DHOs to conduct district/facility level Data Review Meetings to monitor performance.
Participates in partners national Annual Forecasting and Quantification meetings for ARVs/Lab commodities.
Works closely with ZAMRA to orient staff on Pharmacovigilance activities and strengthen adverse drug reaction reporting by health care workers in all supported districts and facilities.

Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Good computer skills, including competence in MS Office and internet/e-mail.

Grade 12 Certificate
Bachelor's degree in in Pharmacy - A Master's degree is an added advantage.
5 years of progressive experience in ART/TB logistics/supplychain management and knowledge of the MOH National Logistics and supply chain system.
Demonstrated experience in HIV supply chain management,including reporting (eLMIS) and storage of HIV/TB drugs,HIV test kits,Lab commodities and related medical supplies.
Proven experience conducting supply chain trainings,pharmacovigilance, capacity building, and mentorship programmes.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) or equivalent regulatory body.

bachelor degree

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Vacancy title:
Provincial Supply Chain Coordinator - Ndola

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia ( CIDRZ )

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 15 2026

Duty Station:
Ndola | Ndola

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Project summary

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) under the controlling HIV epidemic program (CHEP) project will be implementing the HIV program to reach sustainable control of the HIV epidemic through the lens of the Zambia national HIV targets and the America first vision. The program goal is to support the Ministry of Health to reach sustainable control of the HIV epidemic, MNCH services and GHS activities across three provinces namely, Copperbelt, Central and Northwestern, by implementing a person-centered HIV prevention, care and treatment program aligned with the Ministry of Health Vision.

The CHEP project will work in collaboration with the Ministry of Health teams at provincial, district and facility level and other stakeholders to:

Increase coverage of comprehensive and client-centered HIV testing, prevention, diagnosis, care, and treatment services in communities and health facilities to reach and maintain the 95-95 targets.
Increasing utilization of community and facility-based quality, person-centered, integrated vertical transmission prevention (VTP), and other MNCH HIV services.
Increasing capacities of Ministry of Health to gradually transition Direct Service Delivery (DSD) of quality integrated health services and sustain services beyond project activity implementation.