Job Title: Logistics Advisor (Public Health)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisation: John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a US-based International Public Health Consulting Firm
The Long-Term Consultant Logistics Advisor will be based in JSI project office in Abuja and manage public health commodities logistics activities implemented by the USAID/DELIVER PROJECT in Nigeria. The Logistics Advisor Public Health will work under the guidance of the Associate Director, Public Health.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the establishment and conduct of routine meetings of the procurement and supply chain management coordination working groups and committees for public health commodities
2. Provide technical leadership and support for annual national/state quantification and procurement planning of public health commodities, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and partners
3. Facilitate the design and implementation of assessment and evaluation Studies as well as analysis and presentation of the results to stakeholders
4. Provide technical input into the logistics system design, developing SOPs for routine PSM activities for public health commodities
5. Provide technical input into the development of training curricula and in training federal, state, LGA, and SDP-level program and logistics officers in implementing and monitoring adherence to public health logistics SOPs
6. Monitor and provide supportive supervision to the national logistics officers and state level teams as appropriate
7. Draft routine quarterly and annual reports for submission to program funders
8. Contribute to the identification of best practices and success stories for JSI Nigeria's periodic logistics bulletin
9. Work with STTA providers to provide technical assistance for activities and facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate local staff
10. Perform any other duties assigned
Minimum Skills/Knowledge and Qualification
Applicants for this position should possess the following minimum skills and qualification:
1. A clinical degree or a degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Logistics Management or Business Administration
2. Three years of professional experience in health care supply chain management
3. Experience in essential medicines supply chain management strongly desired
4. Ability to monitor, supervise and train in health logistics SOPs
5. Good knowledge of the Nigerian public health sector
6. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
7. Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
8. Ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
9. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
10. Ability and willingness to travel in the field
This is a long-term consultant position based in Abuja with the possibility of transition to full-time position. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants for this position should apply online with their resume and cover letter.
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. Please ensure that you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified. Multiple applications will a/so be disqualified.
Deadline: 19th March, 2013.
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