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The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (AGENCY) is a Statutory Government Agency established by the ZAMMSA Act No.9 of 2009 and charged with the procurement of medicines and medical supplies, storage of medicines and medical supplies and distribution of medicines and medical supplies to all public facilities in Zambia. The Agency’s responsibility is carried out on behalf of Government, ensuring that essential drugs and medical supplies are available and accessible to the public. ZAMMSA ensures quality and safety of the distributed medical products through strict quality assurance protocols, including inspections and compliance with regulatory requirement. The Agency seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian Nationals to fill the under listed positions at ZAMMSA: 7. DIRECTOR – SUPPLY PLANNING (x 01) Grade: ZMS 02 Main Job Purpose To coordinate the forecasting, quantification and supply planning of medicines and medical supplies in order to meet the mandate of the Agency and ensure their timely availability. Main Responsibilities: The main duties and responsibilities for this post are but not limited to the following: 1. Policy and Strategic Planning Coordinates the development, implementation and review of policies in order to ensure adherence to standards. Contributes to the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic plans. 2. Forecasting, Quantification and Supply Planning – Coordinates the development of accurate demand forecasts and supply plans for medicines and medical supplies based on epidemiological data, historical usage, trends and future health requirements in order to ensure optimal supply levels across public health facilities. 3. Supply Chain Optimisation and Demand-Supply Alignment Coordinates the development and optimisation of supply chain processes in order to reduce lead times and costs from manufacturers to ZAMMSA warehouses. Coordinates the use of data analytics to monitor stock levels and consumption trends in order to align supply plans with actual demand and adjust forecasts and inventory levels. 4. Supplier Relationship Management – Coordinates the development of strong relationships with suppliers in order to ensure timely delivery of quality, cost-effective medicines and medical supplies that meet the needs of health facilities. 5. Stakeholder Collaboration – Coordinates the collection of inputs, concerns and national requirements from key stakeholders in order to incorporate them into the quantifications and forecasts that inform procurement plans. 6. Leadership and Management Provides leadership to the Supply Planning teams in order to foster a culture of excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement and achieve performance targets. Coordinates the timely preparation of the annual departmental budget and work plans in order to facilitate programme implementation. Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programme implementation in order to assess impact on service delivery and provide appropriate interventions. Coordinates the timely preparation of departmental, quarterly and annual reports in order to facilitate informed decision-making. Coordinates the development of work plans and implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) in order to monitor and evaluate performance. Manages human and other material resources in order to facilitate achievement of departmental objectives. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Integrity Tact and Diplomacy Results-oriented SKILLS REQUIRED Leadership and team building skills Metrics-driven leadership Analytical skills Interpersonal skills Good computer skills Ability to write clear strategic, operational and analytical papers Ability to communicate fluently in English MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Full Grade 12 School Certificate Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Pharmacy or its equivalent Minimum 8 years’ work experience, 4 of which should be at senior management level
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