Distribution and Logistics Specialist (3 Positions)

Job description

Right to Care Zambia (RTCZ) has provided public health service delivery and technical assistance in partnership with the Ministry of Health since 2016. Its work includes HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, epidemic response, malaria and TB, public health research, social behaviour change, laboratory services, pharmaceutical supply chains and non-communicable diseases.

Position: Distribution and Logistics Specialist (3 Positions)
Number of vacancies: 3
Contract type: Fixed Term. Contract duration: TBA.
Location: TBA, as listed in the advert.
Reporting to: Senior Technical Specialist – Warehousing & Distribution
Date advertised: 10 September 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management or a related field.
• At least five years’ distribution and logistics experience.
• Experience with DTT/ePOD systems and OTIF monitoring.
• Knowledge of third-party logistics (3PL) management and contracting.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Logistics/distribution management certification.
• Experience with ZAMMSA operations, cold-chain distribution and route-optimisation software.

COMPETENCIES
Technical expertise; performance monitoring; coordination and collaboration; capacity building; ethics and integrity; professionalism.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Distribution management
• Coordinate timely, efficient in-country commodity distribution.
• Monitor On-Time In-Full performance against agreed targets.
• Track distribution volumes and geographic coverage against plans/targets.
• Support cold-chain monitoring and storage/transport temperature compliance.

DTT/ePOD systems
• Maintain timely, accurate Distribution Tracking Tools.
• Support ePOD implementation and use for delivery visibility/confirmation.
• Monitor system uptime and data accuracy.
• Troubleshoot system/operational issues and coordinate timely resolution.

3PL coordination
• Support contracting and management of logistics providers.
• Monitor contractual/service-level compliance and performance.
• Conduct reviews, identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Build provider capacity for delivery and compliance.

Route optimisation
• Analyse logistics/distribution efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide data-driven route, resource and service-delivery recommendations.
• Monitor distribution exceptions and coordinate resolution.
• Support logistics planning, resource allocation and operational targets.

Capacity building
• Mentor ZAMMSA staff in logistics competencies and performance.
• Support training and knowledge transfer to ZAMMSA and relevant logistics staff.
• Use the “I Do, We Do, You Do” approach for practical learning and skills transfer.
• Ensure step-down and handover of knowledge and practices to GRZ structures.

HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and CV to Vacancy19@righttocare.org no later than 15 September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. By applying, candidates consent to qualification, ID, criminal and internal/external reference checks under RTCZ’s recruitment policy. If no response is received within one month of the advert, consider the application unsuccessful. Only applicants meeting the stated criteria will be considered for shortlisting. RTCZ may withdraw the vacancy at any time.

RTCZ is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It does not charge fees at any recruitment stage and is not responsible for fraudulent announcements or activities by people or entities claiming to represent it.

View the original advert online: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YLT4kKuePFzJh_pU_BxJAiHkkBuC3ENc/view