Location
Lagos
Job Description
John Snow Incorporated (JSI) is implementing the USAID/DELIVER PROJECT, a technical assistance project funded by USAID and aimed at increasing the availability of essential health supplies through procurement services and strengthening supply chains in developing countries.
In addition to the PH program areas, the USAID I DELIVER PROJECT also works in Malaria and Avian Influenza and the selected candidate may be tasked with supporting these areas of work when necessary.JSI also implements the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) contract for the US Government as part of the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief.
JSI is seeking to employ a Logistics Advisor. In addition to the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH), TB and otherEssential Medicines program areas, the USAID/DELIVER PROJECT also works in Malaria and AvianInfluenza and the selected candidate may be tasked with supporting these areas of work when necessary. JSI also implements the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) contract for the USGovernment as part of the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief
Responsibilities
- The Logistics Advisor, Public Health will be responsible for supporting USAID/DELIVER PROJECT’s day-to-day RMNCH, TB and other Essential Medicines and commodities logistics technical assistance activities, in collaboration with project logistics officers based in the selected states in which the project works, stakeholders and partners for federal and state governments as well as other multilateral, bilateral and NGO stakeholders. The Logistics Advisor, Public Health will report to the Director, Public Health.
- Maintain a work plan for USAID/DELIVER PROJECT Public Health Commodities Logistics system strengthening activities in collaboration with JSI staff and partners.
- Support the establishment and routine meetings of procurement and supply management coordination working groups and committees for PH commodities .
- Provide technical leadership and support for annual national/state quantification and procurement planning of PH commodities, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and partners.
- Monitor and provide supportive supervision to the national logistics officers and state level teams as appropriate.
- Collaborate with other JSI project personnel in harmonization efforts for the logistics systems in the health sector in order to establish a harmonized commodity logistics system including logistics management information system (lMIS) for use in managing all different commodity groups.
- Work closely with JSI Nigeria management on managing relationships and maintaining routine communications with USAID, UNFPA, SFH, NTBlCp, TB-CAP, WHO, and all other DELIVER stakeholders.
- Help write routine quarterly and annual reports for submission to program funders.
- Contribute to identifying best practices and success stories for JSI Nigeria’s periodic logistics bulletin.
- Work with Short-Term Technical Assistance (STIA) providers to provide required TA for activities and also facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate local staff.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- An advanced clinical degree or a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, logistics or Business Administration.
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience in health programs for the logistics Advisor Position and 5 to 7 years professional experience in heath programes for Senior logistics Advisor position, preferably in health care supply chain management.
- Specific experience in MNCH programs strongly desired.
- Proven experience in managing public health programs or projects in Nigeria or similar developing country context.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in health service programs.
- Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public health sector.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired.
- A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability and willingness to travel in the field.
How to Apply
Interested applicants for the Logistics Advisor position should send their resume and cover letter by email to la_ph@ng.jsi.com
JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume within one week from the date of this advert with salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume.
Note: Please ensure that you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified. Multiple applications will be disqualified.
Deadline
10 December, 2013
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