Public Health Officer

Background

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.

Position Details

Job Title: PSCSS Officer

Location: All 10 Provinces

Number of Vacancies: 10

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Reporting To: PSCSS Manager

Contact Email: Apply Now

Date Advertised: 10 September 2026

Overall Responsibility

The PSCSS Officer will provide technical and operational supply chain support to strengthen provincial supply chain systems and processes, support commodity management, monitor stock levels, manage supply chain data, build facility staff capacity, and coordinate with DHOs and relevant district teams.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in health supply chain management.
• Experience with eLMIS and supply-chain data management.
• Knowledge of facility-level supply-chain operations.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in related field.
• Certification in supply chain management.
• Experience with facility-level commodity management.
• Experience with DHO coordination.
• Experience with PEPFAR-supported programs.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Field Support
• Data Management
• Coordination & Collaboration
• Capacity Building
• Ethics and Integrity
• Professionalism

Key Performance Areas

District & Facility Support

• Providing technical and operational supply chain support to strengthen provincial supply chain systems and processes.
• Monitoring commodity stock levels to identify and address potential stock-outs, overstocking, and expiries.
• Supporting effective commodity management to promote availability, accountability, and optimal utilization of health commodities.
• Conducting routine data quality (DQ) checks to ensure accurate, complete, and reliable supply chain information.

Data Management

• Supporting eLMIS data entry and reporting to ensure timely and accurate supply chain information.
• Conducting routine data quality checks and reconciliation to identify and address discrepancies.
• Monitoring reporting rates and following up on gaps to improve reporting completeness and timeliness.
• Supporting the closure of Corrective Action Requests (CARs) by following up on identified gaps and implementing agreed corrective actions.

Capacity Building

• Mentoring facility staff to strengthen supply chain knowledge, skills, and operational performance.
• Supporting training activities to enhance staff capacity in supply chain systems and commodity management.
• Providing ongoing coaching and mentorship to improve compliance with supply chain procedures and standards.
• Supporting competency development through on-the-job learning, practical guidance, and knowledge sharing.

Coordination

• Coordinating with DHOs and relevant district teams to strengthen supply chain implementation and performance.
• Supporting district-level coordination of supply chain activities, interventions, and reporting.
• Participating in health and supply chain coordination meetings to support planning, problem-solving, and performance improvement.
• Linking health facilities with provincial supply chain initiatives to ensure alignment, information flow, and effective implementation of interventions.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical and operational supply chain support to strengthen provincial supply chain systems and processes.
• Monitoring commodity stock levels to identify and address potential stock-outs, overstocking, and expiries.
• Supporting effective commodity management to promote availability, accountability, and optimal utilization of health commodities.
• Conducting routine data quality (DQ) checks to ensure accurate, complete, and reliable supply chain information.
• Supporting eLMIS data entry and reporting to ensure timely and accurate supply chain information.
• Conducting routine data quality checks and reconciliation to identify and address discrepancies.
• Monitoring reporting rates and following up on gaps to improve reporting completeness and timeliness.
• Supporting the closure of Corrective Action Requests (CARs) by following up on identified gaps and implementing agreed corrective actions.
• Mentoring facility staff to strengthen supply chain knowledge, skills, and operational performance.
• Supporting training activities to enhance staff capacity in supply chain systems and commodity management.
• Providing ongoing coaching and mentorship to improve compliance with supply chain procedures and standards.
• Supporting competency development through on-the-job learning, practical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinating with DHOs and relevant district teams to strengthen supply chain implementation and performance.
• Supporting district-level coordination of supply chain activities, interventions, and reporting.
• Participating in health and supply chain coordination meetings to support planning, problem-solving, and performance improvement.
• Linking health facilities with provincial supply chain initiatives to ensure alignment, information flow, and effective implementation of interventions.

Skills

• Field Support
• Data Management
• Coordination & Collaboration
• Capacity Building
• Ethics and Integrity
• Professionalism

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in health supply chain management.
• Experience with eLMIS and supply-chain data management.
• Knowledge of facility-level supply-chain operations.
• Degree in related field.
• Certification in supply chain management.
• Experience with facility-level commodity management.
• Experience with DHO coordination.
• Experience with PEPFAR-supported programs.

How to Apply

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date

The advert indicates a closing date of 14 September 2026. However, the application procedure states that applications must be submitted not later than 15 September 2026.

Important: Right to Care does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.