Sr. Technical Officer, Demand Planning Lab Services

About this role

FHI 360 is recruiting a Senior Technical Officer for Demand Planning Laboratory Services based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The position provides technical assistance to Tanzania's National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hepatitis Control Programme, including its Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission unit, as well as the National TB and Leprosy Programme, the National Malaria Control Programme and the national laboratory unit. The post-holder leads forecasting, quantification and demand planning for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and other priority laboratory commodities so they remain continuously available. Day to day this involves analysing consumption, morbidity, service utilisation, inventory and pipeline data to produce accurate forecasts, preparing quantification reports, procurement schedules, supply plans and pipeline analyses, and monitoring stock levels, shipment performance and product shelf life.

The officer identifies supply chain risks and puts mitigation measures in place to prevent stockouts, expiries and overstocking, strengthens the use of LMIS and electronic LMIS platforms, establishes key performance indicators, and builds the capacity of national and sub-national counterparts through coaching, mentorship and supportive supervision. Candidates must hold a master's degree in laboratory sciences, pharmacy, public health, supply chain management, health logistics or a related field, with at least six years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory commodity forecasting, national quantification for laboratory and diagnostic services, demand planning or supply chain management. Demonstrated experience with non-governmental organisations, government ministries, donors or implementing partners, familiarity with Tanzania's health supply chain, and proficiency with tools such as Quantimed, PipeLine or ForLab are required, alongside fluency in English and Kiswahili. Desirable attributes include cultural sensitivity and strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

The role reports to the Senior Technical Advisor for Systems Strengthening and Demand Planning, supervises junior staff, and involves travel of 10 to 25 percent. FHI 360 offers an annual basic salary of TZS 68,000,000 to 90,000,000. Applications close on 16 October 2026 through FHI 360's online career portal.