Technical Lead – Warehousing & Distribution

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: Technical Lead – Warehousing & Distribution
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Fixed Term. Contract duration: TBA.
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Reporting to: Director – Supply Chain
Date advertised: 10 September 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Degree in Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Public Health or a related field.
• At least ten years’ warehousing and distribution-management experience.
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience.
• Deep understanding of ZAMMSA operations and regional hubs.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master’s in Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
• Warehousing/distribution-management certification.
• Experience with PEPFAR-funded programmes, third-party logistics (3PL) contracting/management, and cold chains/temperature-sensitive commodities.

COMPETENCIES
Technical leadership; inventory and systems management; performance monitoring and capacity building; ethics, integrity and professionalism.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Warehousing and WMS
• Lead the WMS improvement plan for warehouse efficiency, stock visibility and system performance.
• Institutionalise accurate, accountable inventory controls for stock availability.
• Manage warehousing/distribution risks and audits, close gaps and comply with standards.
• Audit inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies and drive corrective action.
• Support WMS adoption through guidance, user assistance and capacity building.

In-country distribution
• Maintain Distribution Tracking Tools (DTT) and ePOD systems for end-to-end visibility and accurate data.
• Monitor On-Time In-Full performance to improve efficiency/service levels.
• Resolve exceptions and lead route optimisation for delivery performance/cost-effectiveness.
• Support 3PL management and contractual/service-level compliance.
• Monitor cold chains and temperature compliance during storage/distribution.

Inventory control
• Standardise warehouse/inventory processes for efficiency and accountability.
• Conduct stock counts and reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Implement First-Expiry, First-Out to reduce expiries and improve use.
• Monitor stock accuracy/wastage and take action to reduce losses.

Capacity building
• Mentor ZAMMSA staff in warehousing, inventory management and distribution.
• Develop competencies through coaching, on-the-job training and knowledge sharing.
• Use “I Do, We Do, You Do” for practical learning and sustainable skills transfer.
• Transfer warehousing/distribution systems, processes and competencies 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.

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