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Logistics Officer — Addis Ababa

ASLM Background:The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a pan-African, non-profit organization headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ASLM’s mission is to advance the laboratory medicine services and networks needed to support preventive medicine, quality patient care and disease control in Africa. More information can be found at www.ASLM.org.

Position Responsibilities: 
Under the supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance, the Logistics Officer manages the programmatic and operational logistics of the organization, including but not limited to: participation in programme planning and implementation; technical and operational support to field offices; identification of logistics management best practices; monitoring and evaluation of new initiatives and procedures related to logistics; and design, implementation and management of logistics contracts and supply stockpiles distribution when necessary.

Position Qualifications:
 
Minimum Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Transport or related field, with five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and/or international levels in the field of logistics. Varied supply/logistics functional background an asset, from procurement to warehousing, transport management and distribution to beneficiaries.  
  • Critical skills for this position include: good knowledge of computer management and applications; the ability to establish harmonious working relations in an international and multicultural environment; and sound analytical and organization skills.

This position is full-time and subject to available funding. There is no minimum period of employment. ASLM may terminate employment at any time due to funding, or for any other lawful reason. This announcement does not list all the duties of the posted job. Appropriate supervisors or managers may assign other duties. Individual performance evaluations are based in part upon the tasks listed in this announcement. ASLM maintains the right to revise the information found within this announcement at any time. This announcement is not a contract for employment.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should apply via e-mail to HR@ASLM.org – with only “ASLM Logistics Officer” in the subject line. The e-mail should contain your resume, cover letter, three (3) professional references, and minimum salary requirements. ASLM will only contact candidates considered for the position. NO PHONE CALLS will be accepted in reference to this position.