Amref Health Africa - Tanzania is a non-profit public health organization supporting the Government of Tanzania to address public health issues including maternal and child health, HIV, TB, Malaria, and Nutrition in Tanzania 1987. Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is funded by The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania, to execute a robust HIV care and treatment clinical cascade project aiming to accelerate the achievement of the current 95-95-95 goals and the HIV epidemic control in Tanzania. Branded as Afya Thabiti, this project has been implemented in Mara, Simiyu, and Zanzibar since October 2023 and expanded to Dar es Salaam starting January 2026 covering facility and community-based prevention, care, and treatment services. Afya Thabiti works in collaboration and with guidance from the Tanzania Ministry of Health, Zanzibar Ministry of Health, and President’s Office Regions Authority and Local Government (PORALG). That said, Amref Health Africa -Tanzania is announcing the following vacancies to be filled soon: 

The Supply Chain Management and Logistics Officer will provide technical and operational support to ensure uninterrupted supply of HIV/AIDS commodities for the Afya Thabiti Project, implemented by Amref Health Africa. This position supports the effective implementation of HIV care and treatment services by strengthening supply chain systems across project-supported health facilities, contributing to the achievement of the 95-95-95 targets and HIV epidemic control in the supported regions. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

• Ensure all project-supported sites have and properly use logistics management tools (paper-based and electronic systems such as e-LMIS and Pharmacy Module). 

• Monitor and maintain uninterrupted availability of HIV-related commodities through bi-monthly and annual forecasting, quantification, and budgeting of facility and district-level needs. 

• Ensure that health facilities adhere to national standards and technical procedures for procurement, distribution, and dispensing of HIV-related commodities. 

• Support sites/Districts to maintain required minimum and maximum stock levels of HIV-related commodities, laboratory reagents, and consumables at all times. 

• Coordinate redistribution of commodities between facilities to avoid stockouts or overstocking. 

•  Collaborate with Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs) to conduct joint supportive supervision and mentorship on supply chain management practices. 

• Ensure availability and use of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and job aids across all supported sites. 

• Identify training needs and assist in organizing basic and refresher training for healthcare providers and facility staff using national supply chain curricula. 

• Represent the project in regional and district meetings related to supply chain management, providing technical input and updates in line with Ministry of Health and PEPFAR standards. 

• Represent the project in national and stakeholder forums, technical working groups (TWGs), and SCM-related reporting and presentation sessions. 

• Support timely and accurate reporting of logistics data and ensure documentation aligns with donor and national requirements. 

• Contribute to preparation of reports on commodity status, forecasting outcomes, and identified gaps for management decision-making. 

• Perform any other related responsibilities assigned by the line manager to support project implementation and operational efficiency. 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy with a strong background in pharmaceutical supply chain management and logistics. 

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management, logistics, or related fields within public health programs. 

• Experience working with donor-funded programs (e.g., PEPFAR) and familiarity with program implementation procedures and reporting systems preferred. 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong technical knowledge of HIV/AIDS supply chain systems and logistics information systems (e.g., e-LMIS). 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Kiswahili, with demonstrated ability to train and mentor facility staff and local government teams. 

• Strong leadership, coordination, and team-building abilities. 

• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines under minimal supervision. 

• Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and continuous improvement. 

Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. The application deadline is Friday, 21 November 2025

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.