PSCSS Manager (10 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: PSCSS Manager (10 Positions)
Number of vacancies: 10
Contract type: Fixed Term. Contract duration: TBA.
Location: All 10 Provinces, Zambia
Reporting to: Senior Technical Specialist – Sustainability and Transition PSCSS
Date advertised: 10 September 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.
• Minimum seven years’ health supply-chain management experience.
• Experience with ZAMMSA operations and regional hubs.
• Knowledge of Zambian provincial health systems.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master’s in Public Health or Supply Chain Management.
• Supply-chain management certification.
• Experience with PEPFAR-funded programmes, eLMIS/WMS systems and hub-level supply-chain management.

COMPETENCIES
Provincial management; technical expertise; coordination/collaboration; data management; ethics/integrity; professionalism.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Provincial supply-chain management
• Manage provincial systems-strengthening activities for efficiency, performance and sustainability.
• Oversee stock monitoring/redistribution to minimise stock-outs, overstocking and expiries.
• Support destination verification so commodities reach intended facilities/beneficiaries.
• Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring and performance with PHOs and DHOs.

Hub coordination
• Coordinate provincial hub technical/operational support.
• Monitor hub performance and inventory for optimal availability/management.
• Support data management, analysis and reporting for decisions and improvements.
• Facilitate personnel capacity building to strengthen systems, skills and operations.

Capacity building
• Mentor supply-chain staff and develop competencies through coaching, on-the-job training and knowledge sharing.
• Use “I Do, We Do, You Do” for practical learning and skills transfer.
• Ensure effective step-down of systems, processes and competencies to GRZ structures.

Data management
• Support collection, analysis and interpretation for operational decisions.
• Ensure accurate, timely eLMIS/WMS entry.
• Conduct data-quality checks/reconciliation and address discrepancies.
• Monitor reporting rates and follow up gaps for completeness/timeliness.

HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and CV to Vacancy26@rightocare.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/1Gu3rdUMjKb5Qmj4rWIeH4kVLyVp8-xwC/view