Distribution and Logistics Specialist

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Right to Care Zambia (RTCZ) has been at the forefront of public health innovation since our incorporation in 2016, providing high-impact direct service delivery and technical assistance in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Headquartered in Lusaka, we operate across the country bringing quality healthcare closer to communities.

Guided by our 2026-2030 strategic plan, we are committed to strengthening health systems and improving lives through comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment, maternal and child health, and rapid epidemic response. Our integrated approach also includes malaria and TB control, public health research, social behaviour change, laboratory services, pharmaceutical supply chain management, and addressing non-communicable diseases. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and sustainable impact in every community we serve.

Responsibilities or duties

The Distribution and Logistics Specialist will coordinate in-country distribution activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery of commodities, monitor On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance, track distribution volumes and geographic coverage against approved distribution plans and targets, and support cold chain monitoring and compliance with required storage and transportation temperature conditions.

The role will maintain Distribution Tracking Tools (DTT), support the implementation and use of ePOD systems, monitor system uptime and data accuracy, troubleshoot system and operational issues, and support the contracting and management of logistics service providers in line with organizational requirements.

The position will also conduct distribution and logistics optimization analyses, provide data-driven recommendations to optimize distribution routes and resources, monitor distribution exceptions, support logistics planning, and contribute to capacity building and knowledge transfer for ZAMMSA and relevant logistics personnel.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in distribution and logistics.
• Experience with DTT/ePOD systems and OTIF monitoring.
• Knowledge of 3PL management and contracting.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Masters in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Certification in logistics or distribution management.
• Experience with ZAMMSA operations.
• Experience with cold chain distribution.
• Experience with route optimization software.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Technical Expertise
• Performance Monitoring
• Coordination & Collaboration
• Capacity Building
• Ethics and Integrity
• Professionalism

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in-country distribution activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery of commodities.
• Monitor On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Track distribution volumes and geographic coverage against approved distribution plans and targets.
• Support cold chain monitoring and compliance with required storage and transportation temperature conditions.
• Maintain Distribution Tracking Tools (DTT).
• Support the implementation and use of ePOD systems.
• Monitor system uptime and data accuracy.
• Troubleshoot system and operational issues.
• Support the contracting and management of logistics service providers in line with organizational requirements.
• Conduct distribution and logistics optimization analyses.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize distribution routes and resources.
• Monitor distribution exceptions.
• Support logistics planning.
• Contribute to capacity building and knowledge transfer for ZAMMSA and relevant logistics personnel.

Skills

• Distribution and Logistics Management
• On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Monitoring
• Distribution Tracking Tools (DTT)
• ePOD Systems Implementation and Use
• Cold Chain Monitoring
• Logistics Service Provider Management
• Distribution and Logistics Optimization Analysis
• Route Optimization
• Capacity Building
• Performance Monitoring
• Coordination & Collaboration
• Ethics and Integrity
• Professionalism

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in distribution and logistics.
• Experience with DTT/ePOD systems and OTIF monitoring.
• Knowledge of 3PL management and contracting.
• Masters in Logistics or Supply Chain Management (Desirable).
• Certification in logistics or distribution management (Desirable).
• Experience with ZAMMSA operations (Desirable).
• Experience with cold chain distribution (Desirable).
• Experience with route optimization software (Desirable).

How to Apply

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Applications in the form of a cover letter and CV must be submitted

Applications must be submitted not later than 15 September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.