Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania: Overview
\nThe Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST), an institution of the Aga Khan Development Network, completed a major Phase II expansion of the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam in 2018. This expansion aimed at improving the hospital\u2019s quality of facilities and infrastructure to become an ultramodern 170-bed facility to increase its capacity as a provider of high-quality medical care, leading to a tertiary care, referral, and teaching hospital.
\nClinical Services Expansion
\nThe Phase II development focused on expanding key clinical services, including:<\/p>\n
A comprehensive cardiology programme
\nOncology services
\nNeurosciences
\nOrthopaedics and trauma
\nDiagnostic imaging
\nCritical care
\nWomen and child health programmes<\/p>\n
Accreditations and Educational Role
\nThe hospital is JCI accredited, achieving a level of quality and patient service equal to the best hospitals in the world. It serves as the teaching site for The Aga Khan University, which offers Postgraduate Medical Education programs leading to Master of Medicine in:
\nEducation resources<\/p>\n
Family Medicine
\nInternal Medicine
\nSurgery
\nObstetrics and Gynecology
\nPaediatrics and Child Health<\/p>\n
It is also an accredited internship site.
\nOutreach Health Facilities
\nAs part of an integrated health systems approach, AKHST plans to establish 35 outreach health facilities across Tanzania. Currently, 19 such clinics have been established across the country and are linked to the main hospital in Dar es Salaam.
\nJob Opportunity: Head of Material Management
\nAKHST is seeking enthusiastic, qualified, and experienced personnel for the following position:
\nLatest job postings<\/p>\n
Position: Head of Material Management (1 Position)
\nReporting to: Chief Executive Officer and Regional Director, Purchasing & Supply Chain Division
\nPosition Summary
\nThe Head of Materials Management is responsible for developing and implementing objectives, strategies, and tactics for material management in support of AKHST\u2019s goals and objectives to promote efficient and effective patient care. This role also administers strategies to ensure optimal levels of departmental customer service and communication efforts.
\nRoles and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Plans, coordinates, and administers the operational, financial, administrative, and technical operations of material management.
\nProvides strategic direction for materials and supply chain distribution functions for AKHST in the areas of inventory management, quality assurance, and value improvement.
\nLeads procurement of high-end medical equipment (radiology, laboratory, critical care, operating room, etc.) through a detailed survey of international and local markets to find the best equipment (best price and quality).
\nPrepares the procurement and supplies budget, conforming to the overall institutional budget.
\nPrepares and implements strategies for reducing inventory holding, improving lead time for supply, and achieving continuous savings through inventory management techniques.
\nEnsures sufficient coordination between the warehouse, inventory control, and purchasing functions.
\nServes as an operational and technical resource to materials management in the communication and resolution of related issues, negotiates successful resolutions, and provides education about materials management.
\nPrepares submissions and presents to the Purchasing Committee, Product Evaluation, AKDN Purchasing Committee, Pharmacy Therapeutic Committee, and Health Network Purchase Program.
\nDevelops and maintains control systems from purchasing, warehousing, to the final consumer to ensure supplies and hospital funds are utilized properly.
\nEnsures proper and timely payment is made to hospital suppliers to maintain a good relationship with long-term buyer-seller dynamics.
\nPlays a leadership role in managing the performance of reporting staff, including providing guidance, developing goals and objectives, engaging them in budget and planning activities, and taking responsibility for performance management.
\nUndertakes any other roles assigned by the Supervisor or their designee.<\/p>\n
Education resources
\nQualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum of a Master\u2019s degree in Material Management from a recognized university.
\nRegistration with the Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board (PSPTB).
\nMinimum of 7 years of progressive responsible experience in a healthcare setting, including 4 years of experience in the management of resources, materials, supplies, or sterile processing.
\nExperience implementing a supply chain new ERP system.
\nExperience and expertise in healthcare warehouse and stock management for at least 4 years.
\nParticipation in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
\nEnsures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control.
\nEffectively and consistently communicates administrative directives to personnel and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussions.
\nMaintains regulatory requirements of both local and international regulations.
\nAlways represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
\nComplies with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
\nCommunicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
\nStrong organizational and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n
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