Logistics Officer, LOSHAK, Department of Population Health

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Professional certification or membership (e.g. CIPS, KISM) is an added advantage.
  

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management.
  
• Experience working in healthcare, academic research, or donor-funded programmes is strongly preferred.
  
• Demonstrated experience supporting field-based or multi-site operations, ideally in LMIC settings.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and procurement or inventory management systems.
  
• Personal Characteristics & Behaviours
  
• Strong procurement, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
  
• Excellent organisational and coordination abilities, with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to compliance.
  
• Willingness to travel as required to support field operations.
  

• Manage procurement of non-medical goods and services in line with AKU and NIH/NIA requirements.
  
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure value for money while maintaining quality and compliance.
  
• Prepare and follow up purchase requisitions, quotations, Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), contracts, and delivery schedules.
  
• Coordinate logistics for multi-site field activities, including travel, accommodation, per diems, and equipment deployment and retrieval.
  
• Support logistics for specialised research components such as biomarker collection, devices, and field equipment.
  
• Coordinate project transport, vehicle scheduling, fuel management, and routine maintenance.
  
• Maintain accurate assets, inventory, and contract registers in line with institutional and donor audit requirements.
  
• Track procurement and logistics expenditures against approved budgets and support financial reporting.
  
• Liaise with suppliers, service providers, Finance, HR, Compliance, and field teams to ensure smooth project operations.
  
• Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions as required.
  
• Prepare periodic procurement, logistics, savings, and operations reports.