Supply Chain Advisor

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was
established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint venture between the Uganda Ministry
of Health (MoH), the Ministry of Defense, and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere
University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on Plot 101, Lubowa Hill, off Entebbe
Road, P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
Joint Clinical Research Centre seeks dynamic, motivated, and innovative candidates for the position
of Supply Chain Advisor in the America First Global Health Strategy- Joint Clinical Research
Centre Activity based in Ankole Region.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS)- JCRC Activity is implemented by the Joint Clinical
Research Centre (JCRC) with support from the U.S. Government through the U.S. Department of
State. The Activity aims to deliver integrated lifesaving health services aligned with Ministry of
Health priorities, including Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, HIV and Tuberculosis prevention,
care and treatment, laboratory systems strengthening, supply chain management, Community Health
Extension Worker (CHEW) training & performance support and sustainable transition of services to
government-led platforms.
Position Title: Supply Chain Advisor
Reports to: Technical Director
Position: 01 (One)
Location: JCRC- AFGHS -Ankole Region (Mbarara City)
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Supply Chain Advisor will, in collaboration with the program and district-based teams, provide
logistics technical oversight to achieve program milestones and ensure continuity of prioritized
lifesaving HIV/TB services in the Acholi, Ankole, Kigezi and Lango region districts. S/he will work
closely with program officers/ district supply chain teams and Medical Management Supervisors to
implement medicines management packages/interventions that ensure monitoring of commodity
availability, accountability, and access for provision of lifesaving services in the region.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work with program officers/district and facility logistics teams to ensure accurate forecasting,
quantification, ordering, effective stock management, and appropriate medicines use.
2. Participate in the Logistics and Supply Chain Technical Working Group; engage the Ministry of
Health/Supply Chain departments, district health teams, and implementing partners.
3. Support health workforce capacity development through virtual/ onsite CPDs, mentorship.
4. Develop the capacity of project staff and the health workforce through CPD, onsite skilling/
mentorship and facilitate the Logistics and Supply Chain community of practice.
5. Coordinate & work with program officers/ district and logistics teams in the bimonthly NMS
CSSP ordering from all supported facilities.
6. Work closely with the Medicines Management Supervisors and Facility Staff to compile and
share Order Fulfillment Rate Analysis for completed cycle delivery.
7. Participate & provide logistics support during the Regional HIV Drug Resistance case
discussions
8. Work with the district-based teams to support implementation and tracking of CRPDDP
9. Coordinate health facilities’ reactivation and functionalization of Medicines and Therapeutic
Committees (MTCs) as a Continuous Quality Improvement approach to address commodity
management gaps.
10. Ensure patient safety through support of active pharmacovigilance
11. Coordinate adherence to set SOPs, drug policies and regulations at supported facilities
12. Provide routine technical support and supervision to the project stores /operations and facility
stores.
13. Compile and share weekly stock status data and coordinate actions to address identified gaps and
challenges
14. Ensure Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) data quality and use to enhance data
driven commodity management decisions, supply chain performance monitoring and reporting
15. Develop logistics master concepts, implementation plans & budgets and Activity reports as per
stipulated timelines.
16. Contribute documentation of the best logistics services practices, success stories, abstracts in the
supported districts/region.
17. Perform any other duties as requested and assigned by the supervisor
Key Performance Milestones
1. Achieve 100% development and timely implementation of quarterly Logistics and Supply Chain
strategic milestone plans
2. Ensure at least 90% of supported sites submit complete monthly stock reports (HMIS 105,
section 6/DHIS2).
3. Maintain uninterrupted availability of ARVs, EID, Viral Load, TPT and PrEP commodities at
supported facilities.
4. Maintain uninterrupted vaccine availability at supported facilities.
5. Ensure timely redistribution of Viral Load reagents and consumables across supported facilities
to prevent stockouts.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, with
Project management/Masters in Public Health as an added advantage
 At least 5 years of working with donor-funded HIV/TB programs in public /PNFP health supply
chain management
 Excellent command of the use of electronic stock management systems, SPARS reporting
system platforms, MOH Pharmaceutical Information Portal, and Logistics information
management systems, namely NMS, CSSP, RASS, and DHIS2
 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with
government, donor, and community stakeholders
 Experience working with local government/districts and willingness to work upcountry.
 Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
 Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
How to apply: All applications must be addressed to; The Head, Human Resources, Joint Clinical
Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O. Box 10005, Kampala, Uganda,
via jobs@jcrc.org.ug; Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application
letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages), quoting the POSITION and REGION in the email subject
line i.e. Supply Chain Advisor- Ankole Region. The application deadline is Friday, 23rd October
2026 at 05:00 pm. Failure to follow the application procedure will lead to automatic disqualification.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment
process will lead to automatic disqualification.