Liberia’s health sector is transitioning from an emergency phase to a development phase. However, a large percentage of the population still has limited access to health and social welfare services. In 2007, 80% of the health facilities are running thanks to a support from INGOs. The overall goal of the health sector is to expand access to basic health care and one of its major concerns is to reduce the maternal mortality which ranks among the worst in the world.
Médecins du Monde (MDM) resumed operations in Liberia in August 2003. The general objective of the program is to support the government for the improvement of access to quality health services in 10 MoH facilities in the eastern Bong County and build the capacity of local health authorities (Bong County Health Team) to ensure future handover of activities.
• Primary Health Care: Implementation of the Basic Package of Health Services (including HIV/AIDS) in 10 MoH facilities. A specific focus is given to reproductive health with ensuring Household-to-Hospital continuum of care through strengthening of TBA networks, introducing EmoC and PMTCT services in PHC facilities, improving referral system and a construction of a City Obstetrical Hospital in Gbarnga
• Community Health : Health awareness activities for the population, strengthening of the Community Health System, contribution to the development of the national policy for community health, forecasted training for Community Health Volunteers and setting up of the supervision system
• Mental Health: Progressive handover of psychological and psychiatric consultations to the health authorities through a strategy of integration of the Mental Health activities into the Basic Package of Health Services in PHC facilities.
• Human Resources for Health: Theoretical and on-job training for MoH personnel in the facilities, contribution to the development of national training curricula for medical staff, support to the Phebe nursing school.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position: The logistics coordinator is part of the coordination team and is under the direct responsibility of the General Coordinator. S/he is in charge of the overall logistic support provided to MDM program in Liberia. S/he monitors the operational implementation of the project in compliance with the defined strategy.
Responsibilities: S/he coordinates the different logistical aspects of MDM programs in Liberia and is responsible of the management of security in the project site. S/he ensures the smooth running of Gbarnga and Monrovia bases logistically.
More specifically:
1. Coordination and strategy
o To supervise the general functioning of the office in Gbarnga
o Active coordination and communication to ensure the smooth functioning of the program, for all logistics topics.
2. Base Management in case of absence of Field Coordinator
o To supervise the general functioning of the office in Gbarnga
o Responsible for the security in Gbarnga in direct link with the General Coordinator.
3. Logistics management:
3.1 Procurement: – To control the strict respect of procurement procedures and standards, in compliance with Médecins Du Monde regulations and donors policies. – To supervise the procurement and supply process in each base, and from Gbarnga to Monrovia. – To manage process and track international orders, liaising with MDM HQ. To supervise the importation process and customs clearance in respect with the Liberian legislation. – To ensure the collection of quotations for purchasing, networking and negotiation with local suppliers and service providers.
3.2 Budget: – To follow up and control the logistic expenses – To ensure proper cost management for all logistic activities and expenses
3.3 Vehicles: – Follow up the vehicle fleet and supervise the fleet management and planning done by the Fleet Supervisor in Gbarnga and the Logistics Assistant in Monrovia. – To supervise the maintenance of the vehicles organized by the fleet supervisor and done by the Mechanics.
3.4 Equipment and Stock management: – To oversee the use, care and maintenance of MDM’s vehicles, generators and other equipment and office/household repairs and maintenance and liaise with all service providers. – To supervise all MDM warehousing and stock controls systems and implementation on the program, in Gbarnga and in Monrovia. – To supervise the strict classification and registration of assets.
3.5 Pharmacy Management: – To supervise the pharmacy controls systems in Gbarnga. To ensure tracking system. – To supervise the strict classification and registration of drugs. – To supervise the classification of donation certificate. – To organize with the doctor the purchase of drugs.
3.5 Security: – To ensure implementation of the security plan (security stock, vehicles, hide out, co – To ensure that logistics requirements are met for transportation of goods, field trips and international travels.
3.6 Communication: – To oversee the installation, use and maintenance of MDM communication equipment and ensure that all employees are trained in proper usage. – To supervise the installation and the maintenance of the communication equipment
1. Human Resources Management
o To ensure overall management and supervision of the logistics team.
o To check or redefine their job description, work plan and timing of activities.
o To make appraisals of logistics assistants and supervisors every 6 months
Location: based in Gbarnga with regular field visits
Profile: – Humanitarian experience – Coordination experience
Required skills: – Significant experience as a Logistician – Ability to negotiate with suppliers and coordinate with program partners – Ability to work and supervise a team – Good organization skills – Good computer skills – Driving licence
Languages required: Fluent English (oral and written) mandatory
Other required skills: – Good team member – Ability to work in a resource limited context – Willing to live and work in a group – Knowledge of Africa is an asset
Duration of the contract 12 months
Starting: 15/11/2011
Contract: VOLUNTEER (French law)
Monthly allowance: 915 Euros / months (+ perdiem)
TO APPLY, please send a cv and cover letter via our website:
http://www.medecinsdumonde.org/postes/vacancies/puestos-abiertos/Interna…
Closing date: 31 Oct 2011
MdM reserves the right to close any vacancy before the end of the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding.
