RTKS Commodities Logistician at Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO)

Job Summary

Overall, responsible for ensuring that RTK s commodities for HIV testing services are accurately and timely quantified, forecasted, and distributed to targeted health facilities to support the delivery of community-HTS.

Reports to: HTS Technical Advisor

Commodities Logistician Job Responsibilities

• Support and work closely with CMLTs, County RTKs / Logistician s, SC MLTs, Laboratory Managers; and the
• County/National TWGs on RTK s ensure RTK commodities are accurately an d timely quantified, forecasted, and distributed to targeted health facilities.
• Support the revision and or development and implementation of standard operating procedures to ensure accurate and timely quantification, forecasting, and distribution of RTK s to targeted health facilities.
• Provide technical assistance, capacity building, and oversight to improve management including reporting of RTK s commodities within health facilities supporting community-HTS.
• Carry out frequent site visits to supporting health facilities to ensure efficient management, reporting and use of RTKs.
• Serve as a liaison person between IRDO, MoH, and key stakeholders on all matters RTK s commodities.

Qualifications for the Commodities Logistician Job

• Must have at least Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Must be registered with KMLTTB , with a valid practicing license .
• Must have three years’ experience working on laboratory supply chain management or logistics or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, specifically Ms. Excel.
• Well versed with MoH Health Commodities Management Platform (HCMP)

Other competencies:

• Ability to multi-task;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills;
• Excellent communication skill s and teamwork;
• Can work long hours, including weekends and public holidays when necessary
• Experience working with laboratory focal persons at county level and sub-county levels.