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Consortium – The Nigeria Supply Chain Integration project which is funded by
the Global Fund is designed to improve patient access and availability of
medicines – through visibility, control and efficient last mile delivery. The
project will also ensure tighter integration of National health commodities
supply chains between Federal & State, Donors, Public & Private Sector,
and across commodities – HIV, Malaria, TB, Reproductive Health and Vaccines.
Consortium – The Nigeria Supply Chain Integration project which is funded by
the Global Fund is designed to improve patient access and availability of
medicines – through visibility, control and efficient last mile delivery. The
project will also ensure tighter integration of National health commodities
supply chains between Federal & State, Donors, Public & Private Sector,
and across commodities – HIV, Malaria, TB, Reproductive Health and Vaccines.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title: Performance Improvement and
Coordination Consultant – State Logistics Management Coordination Unit
Locations: Adamawa, Abia, Anambra, Benue, Borno, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi,
Kwara, Nassarawa and Taraba
Slots: 12
Reports to: The State Director of Pharmaceutical Services (DPS) through the
State LMCU Coordinator and to the National LMCU Task Team
Key Role
Title: Performance Improvement and
Coordination Consultant – State Logistics Management Coordination Unit
Locations: Adamawa, Abia, Anambra, Benue, Borno, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi,
Kwara, Nassarawa and Taraba
Slots: 12
Reports to: The State Director of Pharmaceutical Services (DPS) through the
State LMCU Coordinator and to the National LMCU Task Team
Key Role
- Key
role of the consultant is to position the state as supply chain leader
i.e. build capacity of State LMCU to integrate all supply chain systems, coordinate
all supply chain stakeholders to align their systems and synchronize their
activities with the LMCU while driving routine performance improvement.
Specific
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- The
State LMCU Consultant in collaboration with the NPSCMP, State Ministry of
health and PSM stakeholders in the State, shall carry out the following
activities. - Build
the capacity of LMCU personnel on supply chain leadership (integration and
coordination) - Integrate
all the supply chain systems in the State into the LMCU mainstream - Influence
all supply chain stakeholders (programs, partners, government) to align
their systems and synchronize their activities (including work plans) with
the LMCU - Use
the risk and issue visibility report to determine appropriate interventions
required to resolve issues and mitigate risks - Influence
and support the relevant supply chain partners and other stakeholders to
resolve identified issues and mitigate risks - Prepare
and submit summary supply chain performance improvement reports on key indicators
i.e. (reporting rate, stock out rate, wastage rate and LMCU funding rate) - Prepare
all periodic reports as may be required by the State and NSCIP - Monitor,
track and document supply chain indicators based on performance monitoring
framework at state level - Participate
in state monitoring and supervisory visits (MSVs) - Perform
any other duties as assigned - Actively
search for and manage risks that may affect the successful integration,
alignment, synchronization and performance of LMCU activities - Ensure
that all activities performed in the LMCU transcend output towards
expected outcomes i.e. build capacity of LMCU to effectively manage both
out-sourced and owned activities - Build
the capacity of the designated State Performance Improvement and
Coordination (PIC) officer to perform the duties of an NSCIP modelled PIC
officer
Qualifications/Expertise
Required
Required
- Bachelor
Degree in Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Public Health, Logistics
Management or other health related degree - A
Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields will be an
added advantage - Able
to work both in a team and to be self-managing - Ability
to work under pressure and deliver project deliverables within stipulated
timelines - Knowledge
of Microsoft office package (such as excel, word, and PowerPoint) and
internet proficiency - Understanding
of predominant Nigerian language within State (particularly northern
States) is also strongly desired - Ability
and willingness to travel within Nigeria and to spend extended periods of
time in the field. - 3-4
years working experience in health programs and/or supply-chain industry,
preferably in supply chain management for medical supplies - Demonstrated
experience in supporting activities at State and LGA levels related to
supply chain especially in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health
Job
Title: State Logistics Management Coordination
Consultant – Risk and Issue Visibility Consultant
Locations: Jigawa, Kebbi, Ondo, Rivers, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara
Slots: 7
Reports to: The State Director of Pharmaceutical Services (DPS) through the
State LMCU Coordinator and to the National LMCU Task Team
Title: State Logistics Management Coordination
Consultant – Risk and Issue Visibility Consultant
Locations: Jigawa, Kebbi, Ondo, Rivers, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara
Slots: 7
Reports to: The State Director of Pharmaceutical Services (DPS) through the
State LMCU Coordinator and to the National LMCU Task Team
Key
Role
Role
- The
key role of the Risk and Issue Visibility Consultant will be to build
capacity of State LMCU to collect and analyze logistic data, in order to
routinely determine and report all risks and issues at health facilities
within the state.
Specific
Responsibilities
The State LMCU Consultant in collaboration with the NPSCMP, State Ministry of
health and PSM stakeholders in the State, shall carry out the following
activities:
Responsibilities
The State LMCU Consultant in collaboration with the NPSCMP, State Ministry of
health and PSM stakeholders in the State, shall carry out the following
activities:
- Support
the set-up, operationalization and optimization of LGA LMCU units and data
collection & reporting to respective stakeholders - Build
the capacity of the LMCU personnel on LMIS - Ensure
the timely receipt and processing of routine reports, which is not limited
to: monthly LMIS data, stock status report, forecasting &
quantification reports/reviews, etc. (where applicable). - Conduct
appropriate data validation on data collection, collation and content. - Build
the capacity of the designated state Risk and Issue Visibility (RIV)
officer to perform the duties of an NSCIP modelled RIV officer - Prepare
and submit RIV report as at when due - Liaise
with the PIC consultant and/or officer to review RIV report and determine
appropriate interventions - Use
the RIV report to prioritize monitoring and supervisory visits (MSVs) - Deploy
capacity building interventions, not limited to training, coaching and
mentoring, designed to build state LMCU capability to conduct audits, lead
operational improvements, educate and train facility staff, collate data,
provide reports, apply better inventory techniques and manage performance - Prepare
all periodic reports as may be required by the State and NSCIP - Prepare
State LMCU work-plan. - Perform
any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Expertise
Required
Required
- Bachelor
in Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Public Health, Logistics Management
or other health related degree - 3-4
years working experience in health programs and/or supply-chain industry,
preferably in supply chain management for medical supplies - Demonstrated
experience in supporting activities at State and LGA levels related to
supply chain especially in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health - A
Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields will be an
added advantage - Able
to work both in a team and to be self-managing. - Ability
to work under pressure and deliver project deliverables within stipulated
timelines - Knowledge
of Microsoft office package (such as excel, word, and PowerPoint) and
internet proficiency. - Understanding
of predominant Nigerian language within State (particularly northern
States) is also strongly desired - Ability
and willingness to travel within Nigeria and to spend extended periods of
time in the field.
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum
Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining
suitability for the job to: iplusconsortium@gmail.com
indicate the title of post applied for and location in the subject line of the
email.
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum
Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining
suitability for the job to: iplusconsortium@gmail.com
indicate the title of post applied for and location in the subject line of the
email.
Application
Deadline 26th March, 2018.
Deadline 26th March, 2018.
Note
- Applicants
are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the
application letter as well as three professional referees. - Candidates
must provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the
referees. - Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
