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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
Position: Technical Lead - Sustainability and Transition PSCSS
Location: Lusaka
Number of Vacancies: 01
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reporting To: Director - Supply Chain
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Date Advertised: 10 September 2026
Overall Responsibility
The Technical Lead - Sustainability and Transition PSCSS will lead provincial supply chain strengthening initiatives, coordinate technical and operational support across ZAMMSA hubs, provide technical support for the ZNLS redesign, lead the development and implementation of the supply chain transition framework, support GRZ absorption planning, and strengthen the capacity of ZAMMSA hub and provincial staff.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Public Health, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in health supply chain management.
Experience with ZAMMSA operations and regional hub management.
Deep understanding of Zambian provincial health systems.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Master's in Public Health or Supply Chain Management.
Certification in supply chain management.
Experience with transition and capacity-building programs.
Experience with PEPFAR-funded programs.
Experience with ZNLS or similar logistics systems.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
Strong expertise in supply chain management and technical guidance.
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop GRZ counterparts.
Strong coordination and relationship management with partners and stakeholders.
Ability to lead transition, sustainability, and readiness planning.
Effective communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement.
Ability to demonstrate honesty, confidentiality, accountability, and professionalism.
Ability to maintain composure, quality, and professionalism under pressure.
Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
Key Responsibilities
Provincial Supply Chain Strengthening
Leading provincial supply chain strengthening initiatives to improve systems, performance, and sustainability.
Supporting destination verification activities to ensure commodities are reaching intended facilities and destinations.
Implementing sustainable stock monitoring mechanisms to strengthen visibility, availability, and accountability of commodities.
Providing evidence-based recommendations for commodity redistribution to minimize stock-outs, overstocking, and expiries.
Supporting effective inventory management practices to strengthen stock accuracy, accountability, and optimal utilization.
ZAMMSA Hub Support
Coordinating technical and operational support across seven supply chain hubs to strengthen performance, efficiency, and sustainability.
Conducting capacity assessments to identify system, skills, and operational gaps and inform targeted strengthening interventions.
Supporting the development and utilization of supply chain performance dashboards to monitor progress, identify gaps, and inform decision-making.
Strengthening inventory management systems and practices to improve stock visibility, accuracy, accountability, and availability.
ZNLS Redesign Support
Leading structured technical support for the ZNLS redesign to strengthen supply chain systems, efficiency, and sustainability.
Providing technical input into the design and implementation of supply chain strengthening and transition initiatives.
Coordinating with MOH and relevant stakeholders to align ZNLS redesign activities with national priorities and requirements.
Supporting evidence-based decision-making through analysis of supply chain data, performance information, and system-strengthening findings.
Transition & Sustainability
Leading the development and implementation of the supply chain transition framework to support sustainable ownership by GRZ structures.
Supporting GRZ absorption planning by identifying transition requirements, capacity gaps, resource needs, and priority actions.
Coordinating with Supply Chain Management (SCM) and relevant stakeholders to align transition activities with national supply chain priorities.
Developing transition readiness assessments to measure institutional capacity, identify gaps, and inform targeted transition and sustainability interventions.
Capacity Building
Mentoring ZAMMSA hub and provincial staff to strengthen supply chain management competencies and operational capacity.
Supporting competency development through structured coaching, technical assistance, on-the-job learning, and knowledge sharing.
Implementing the “I Do, We Do, You Do” approach to facilitate practical learning, ownership, and sustainable skills transfer.
Ensuring effective step-down of supply chain systems, processes, and competencies to GRZ structures to support long-term sustainability.
Job application procedure
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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.
By applying for the above-mentioned position, you consent to Right to Care conducting qualification, ID, criminal and reference checks, both internal and external, as part of the Company's recruitment policy and procedure.
Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process. Right to Care reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy at any time for whatever reason.
Right to Care is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Right to Care does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
