Senior Technical Officer, Logistics Job at FHI 360 Nigeria

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Job Title: Senior Technical Officer, Logistics

Req ID: 3064

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Type: Nigerian National Only

Organisation: FHI 360 – Nigeria

Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)

Basic Function:

The Senior Technical Officer (Logistics) will assist in the development of FHI in-house capacity among the various departments, implementing agencies (IAs) and all tiers of government in all aspects of distribution and warehousing of health commodities. S/he will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria's efforts to strengthen the supply chain process of health commodities, using the LMIS supply chain management information system, to reduce stock-outs, lower costs and eliminate wastage.

Duties and responsibilities:

•   Provide technical assistance to management, IAs and government on most efficient and cost effective distribution channels to improve the LMIS and supply chain systems of health commodities (i.e., medicines, laboratory reagents, rapid test kits and other medical supplies and consumables) procurement and distribution and ensure accountability of processes.

•   Provide technical coordination in health product selection, quality assurance, receipt of commodities and efficient distribution systems.

•   Direct outgoing or incoming health commodities distribution activities of FHI; ensure health commodities or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient manner.

•   S/he will develop a cost effective system for cold and dry storage for health commodities based on good storage, evidence-based principles and in keeping with good quality assurance standards.

•   Responsible for daily to day warehouse maintenance and security and escalates major issues/repairs/improvements to management for support. etc...

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

•   Considerable knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.

•   Sound knowledge of inventory control systems.

•   Experience must include managing health commodity logistics information systems, including forecasting/quantification.

•   Be familiar with developing PSM indicators and issues surrounding monitoring and evaluation of the PSM.

•   Knowledge of Quantimed and Pipeline a plus

•   Familiarity with technical and health management approaches relevant to the work of the National AIDS & STI Control, National TB Control Programs, National Malaria Control Program and RH especially at the state, LGA and community levels. etc.

•   Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.

•   High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.

•   Well-developed computer skills.

•   Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Senior Technical Officer, Logistics Job