Senior Technical Officer (STO) – Demand Planning Laboratory Services

FHI 360 Tanzania

Organization: FHI 360
Position: Senior Technical Officer (STO), Demand Planning Laboratory Services
Location: Tanzania (Dodoma)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Senior Technical Advisor, Systems Strengthening & Demand Planning
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

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Job Purpose

The Senior Technical Officer (STO) – Demand Planning Laboratory Services will provide technical assistance to national health programs, including:

• National AIDS, STIs and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASHCOP)
• Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Unit
• National TB and Leprosy Programme (NTLP)
• National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP)
• Laboratory Unit

The role focuses on strengthening laboratory commodity planning, forecasting, procurement, storage, and supply chain management to ensure continuous availability of HIV, TB, malaria, and other essential laboratory commodities.

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Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Commodity Planning and Supply Chain Management

• Lead forecasting, quantification, and demand planning for laboratory commodities.
• Develop and update laboratory supply plans aligned with Ministry of Health priorities.
• Analyze:
  • Consumption data
  • Disease burden data
  • Service utilization data
  • Inventory levels
  • Pipeline information
    to support procurement decisions.
• Prepare:
  • Quantification reports
  • Procurement schedules
  • Supply plans
  • Pipeline analyses
• Monitor:
  • Stock availability
  • Inventory levels
  • Shipment status
  • Product shelf life
  • Distribution performance
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to prevent:
  • Stockouts
  • Expiries
  • Overstocking

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Data Management and Reporting

• Strengthen implementation of LMIS/eLMIS systems.
• Ensure accurate supply chain data for decision-making.
• Conduct data quality assessments.
• Develop supply chain performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare:
  • Monthly reports
  • Quarterly reports
  • Dashboards
  • Technical presentations
• Document lessons learned and best practices.

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Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

• Provide coaching and mentorship to national and sub-national teams.
• Train stakeholders on:
  • Forecasting
  • Inventory management
  • Supply planning
  • Commodity management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for laboratory supply systems.
• Provide technical guidance on laboratory commodity policies, SOPs, and tools.

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Stakeholder Coordination

Collaborate with:

• Ministry of Health
• Medical Stores Department (MSD)
• Procurement agencies
• Donors
• Implementing partners
• Laboratory programs
• Logistics teams

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating commodity planning activities.
• Providing updates on supply risks and availability.
• Representing FHI 360 in technical working groups and supply chain meetings.

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Business Development and Donor Support

• Provide technical input into:
  • Funding proposals
  • Concept notes
  • Procurement plans
  • Budget development
• Support development of:
  • Technical narratives
  • Implementation plans
  • Cost estimates

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Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Supply chain management
  • Demand planning
  • Forecasting and quantification
  • Laboratory commodities and diagnostics
• Knowledge of public health supply chain systems.
• Experience using electronic logistics systems.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and interpret trends.
• Knowledge of Tanzania health supply chain systems.
• Strong communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work with government, donors, NGOs, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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Education Requirements

Master’s degree in any of the following:

• Laboratory Sciences
• Pharmacy
• Public Health
• Supply Chain Management
• Health Logistics
• Related field

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Experience Requirements

Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in:

• Laboratory commodity forecasting
• National quantification
• Diagnostic services supply planning
• Demand planning
• Health supply chain management

Additional experience required:

• Managing logistics and consumption data analysis.
• Providing technical assistance in demand planning.
• Working with:
  • NGOs
  • Government ministries
  • Donor-funded programs
  • Implementing partners
• Knowledge of Tanzania laboratory commodity management systems.

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Technical Tools Experience

Experience with:

• Quantification and forecasting tools such as:
  • Quantimed
  • PipeLine
  • ForLab
  • Equivalent tools
• LMIS/eLMIS platforms
• Supply chain reporting systems

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Technology Requirements

Ability to use:

• Microsoft Office 365
• SharePoint
• Skype / Zoom / Teams
• Computer and mobile technology tools

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Travel Requirement

10% – 25% travel required

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Salary Range

Expected annual basic salary:

TZS 68,000,000 – 90,000,000

Salary determination depends on:

• Relevant experience
• Education level
• Internal equity
• Market rates
• Available budget

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Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

1. Application Letter
2. Updated CV/Resume
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates
4. Names and addresses of three referees

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How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online through the FHI 360 Careers Portal.

Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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