Location: Monrovia,
Liberia
Liberia
Deadline Date: Open until
the position is filled.
the position is filled.
Starting Date: 07/01/2013
Description:
USAID | DELIVER PROJECT is a global program managed by John Snow, Inc. and
funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The
project strengthens the supply chains of health programs in developing
countries to ensure the availability of critical health products to customers.
The Logistics Advisor, Warehousing has the lead technical responsibilities for
all warehousing and distribution systems in the country and works under the
direction of the Country Director, USAID | DELIVER PROJECT.
USAID | DELIVER PROJECT is a global program managed by John Snow, Inc. and
funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The
project strengthens the supply chains of health programs in developing
countries to ensure the availability of critical health products to customers.
The Logistics Advisor, Warehousing has the lead technical responsibilities for
all warehousing and distribution systems in the country and works under the
direction of the Country Director, USAID | DELIVER PROJECT.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The
Logistics Advisor is responsible for building the capacity of the National Drug
Service (NDS) in warehousing and distribution so that it may fulfill its
crucial mandate to ensure the availability of quality commodities throughout
the country. S/he will provide technical assistance to institutionalize sound,
efficient and effective drug storage (warehousing) and distribution system for
NDS. In addition, s/he will also provide direct support to counties and health
centers through constant supervisory visits to ensure that drugs are properly
stored. Responsibilities include supporting the Country Director in the
development of technical strategies and work plans for the organization and
provision of in-country technical assistance in proper warehousing and
distribution practices and performance monitoring.
Logistics Advisor is responsible for building the capacity of the National Drug
Service (NDS) in warehousing and distribution so that it may fulfill its
crucial mandate to ensure the availability of quality commodities throughout
the country. S/he will provide technical assistance to institutionalize sound,
efficient and effective drug storage (warehousing) and distribution system for
NDS. In addition, s/he will also provide direct support to counties and health
centers through constant supervisory visits to ensure that drugs are properly
stored. Responsibilities include supporting the Country Director in the
development of technical strategies and work plans for the organization and
provision of in-country technical assistance in proper warehousing and
distribution practices and performance monitoring.
Specific
responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Collaborate with and support the National Drug Service (NDS) and other key
partners such as the Global Fund to promote, and build support for good
warehousing and distribution practices;
2. Provide technical assistance to MOHSW departments, donors, NGOs and other
cooperating agencies in the design and implementation of good warehousing and
distribution practices in the context of systems integrated with other public
health commodities;
3. Assist NDS in increasing transparency and visibility into stock and issues
data to benefit all stakeholders in the system.
4. Ensure implementation of the MOHSW, Global Fund, USAID and DELIVER goals and
targets particularly related to good warehousing and distribution practices;
5. Lead warehousing and distribution management training and other performance
improvement interventions;
6. Contribute to the development of performance improvement plans including
preparation of strategic and annual plans, and monitoring and evaluation of
performance and program impact;
7. Supervise and coordinate USAID | DELIVER PROJECT field work on good
warehousing and distribution activities;
8. Participate in relevant logistics committee meetings to discuss logistics
and commodity security issues;
9. Serve as a member of the Technical Team of the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Liberia office;
10. Support the Country Director to ensure that all technical areas of the
project are integrated and making the most effective and efficient use of all
project resources;
11. Report on a monthly basis on progress made in the field to the Country
Director;
12. Assist with the writing of quarterly and other contractual reports to the
DELIVER PROJECT home office, MOH and USAID;
13. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Collaborate with and support the National Drug Service (NDS) and other key
partners such as the Global Fund to promote, and build support for good
warehousing and distribution practices;
2. Provide technical assistance to MOHSW departments, donors, NGOs and other
cooperating agencies in the design and implementation of good warehousing and
distribution practices in the context of systems integrated with other public
health commodities;
3. Assist NDS in increasing transparency and visibility into stock and issues
data to benefit all stakeholders in the system.
4. Ensure implementation of the MOHSW, Global Fund, USAID and DELIVER goals and
targets particularly related to good warehousing and distribution practices;
5. Lead warehousing and distribution management training and other performance
improvement interventions;
6. Contribute to the development of performance improvement plans including
preparation of strategic and annual plans, and monitoring and evaluation of
performance and program impact;
7. Supervise and coordinate USAID | DELIVER PROJECT field work on good
warehousing and distribution activities;
8. Participate in relevant logistics committee meetings to discuss logistics
and commodity security issues;
9. Serve as a member of the Technical Team of the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Liberia office;
10. Support the Country Director to ensure that all technical areas of the
project are integrated and making the most effective and efficient use of all
project resources;
11. Report on a monthly basis on progress made in the field to the Country
Director;
12. Assist with the writing of quarterly and other contractual reports to the
DELIVER PROJECT home office, MOH and USAID;
13. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates
should possess the following qualifications and competencies:
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years’ experience in health commodities
warehousing or related field.
• Experience in logistics/supply chain management and/or public health
commodities management
• Proven track record in project management, with on time delivery of results.
• A proven ability to work as part of team and to be self-managing.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent English (written and oral) communication skills.
• Experience working with the Government of Liberia and Liberian NGOs and
experience using Inventory Management software is a plus.
should possess the following qualifications and competencies:
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years’ experience in health commodities
warehousing or related field.
• Experience in logistics/supply chain management and/or public health
commodities management
• Proven track record in project management, with on time delivery of results.
• A proven ability to work as part of team and to be self-managing.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent English (written and oral) communication skills.
• Experience working with the Government of Liberia and Liberian NGOs and
experience using Inventory Management software is a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes
and cover letters online at http://www.jsi.com/JSIInternet/Work/jobdescription.cfm?id=60065&intern=0
and cover letters online at http://www.jsi.com/JSIInternet/Work/jobdescription.cfm?id=60065&intern=0
No phone calls please.
Principals only please.
Principals only please.
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