Technical Officer - Stock Pre Positioning

EPIC Global Health Security - Mozambique

Job Code: TECH 31018

Job Family: Technical

Compensation Band: KK

Job Summary

The EpiC Global Health Security (GHS) project supports Mozambique to strengthen systems for the prevention, detection, and response to infectious disease threats. A key component of operational readiness is ensuring that critical outbreak response commodities are appropriately quantified, procured, tracked, positioned, and rapidly deployed when needed.

The Technical Officer Stock Pre Positioning will support implementation of activities related to emergency preparedness commodities, operational readiness, and outbreak response logistics under the EpiC Global Health Security project in Mozambique. Working closely with MISAU, INS, provincial authorities, RTC, and other partners, the Technical Officer will support commodity quantification, stock monitoring, deployment planning, and operational readiness activities. The Technical Officer Stock Pre Positioning will be based in Maputo and will report to the Global Health Security Expert.

Accountabilities

• Emergency Commodity Planning and Quantification
  • Support quantification exercises for priority outbreak response commodities.
  • Assist in defining commodity requirements for priority public health threats and emergency response activities.
  • Support forecasting and planning processes for emergency preparedness commodities and equipment.
  • Contribute to development and refinement of quantification tools and methodologies.
• Commodity Tracking and Operational Readiness
  • Establish and maintain systems for tracking project-supported emergency response commodities.
  • Monitor stock levels, storage locations, expiry dates, and availability of priority commodities.
  • Maintain inventory records and routine stock status reports.
  • Support identification of commodity gaps and replenishment needs.
• Stock Positioning and Emergency Deployment
  • Support positioning and movement of emergency commodities based on risk and preparedness priorities.
  • Assist in planning and coordination of commodity deployment during outbreaks.
  • Track commodity movements and utilization during emergency responses.
  • Support development of procedures and tools for rapid deployment.
• Coordination and Capacity Strengthening
  • Work closely with MISAU, INS, RTC, provincial authorities, and project teams.
  • Participate in technical working groups and preparedness coordination meetings.
  • Support training and mentoring on emergency commodity management and operational readiness.
  • Document lessons learned and recommendations.

Applied Knowledge & Skills

• Possess moderate knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures, providing technical support for the implementation of Stock Positioning and Emergency Deployment activities.
• Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners, consultants, etc.
• Understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

Competencies

• Project Management (Planning and Time Management) - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Break down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Marshals people, time, and resources efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner and orchestrates multiple activities at once.
• People Management (Making Others Great) – Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicits feedback monthly at the very least. Help establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitors process, progress, and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.
• Creating and Managing Systems and Processes – Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization need in systems design. Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity.

Problem Solving & Impact

Works on problems of moderate to complex scope that require review of various factors. Exercises good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action. Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department. Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff. Networks with key internal and external personnel. Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.

Supervision Given/Received

No supervisory responsibility. Receives methods and procedures on new projects and assignments. May provide guidance to other lower-level staff. Reports to the Global Health Security Expert.

Education

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Health Systems Management, Emergency Management, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

A minimum of four years of relevant experience in public health, emergency preparedness, outbreak response, logistics, or supply chain management. Previous professional experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private company. Experience supporting government health systems, preferably in Mozambique. Experience managing health commodities, laboratory commodities, emergency supplies, or related resources.

Typical Physical Demands

Typical field environment. Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screens and doing repetitive work on a keyboard. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used

Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements

55% - 60%

Salary

The expected hiring salary range for this role is USD 34,000 - 43,000 for annual basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding Commitment

FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct.