Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Supply Chain Officer to join our team in Bauchi, Nigeria.
The Supply Chain Officer will provide technical support on the supply chain management of malaria commodities at the project office in the State, Nigeria.
The Supply Chain Officer will be actively responsible for maintaining an effective and efficient logistic management and inventory control of SMC drugs at the state level. S/he will work directly within the State Logistic Management Coordinating Unit and the Malaria Consortium office at the assigned state.
The Supply Chain Officer will be a member of the programme implementation team and report to the Country Commodity Manager in delivering the programme work plan.
Supply Chain Management (70%)
Ensure that the supply chain activities meet programme needs in a timely manner in accordance with donor requirements and MC policies.
Carry out monthly stock status assessments of all SMC commodities at the state central medical store and report findings.
Coordinate SMC microplanning to determine quantification targets.
Provide technical support to strengthen procurement and supply chain management of malaria commodities.
Contribute to state-level quantification and development of distribution plans using credible data sources.
Support management of SMC commodities at the State Central Medical Stores and health facilities.
Ensure availability and distribution of pharmaco-vigilance forms during each cycle.
Provide guidance on reporting ADR using pharmaco-vigilance forms to state teams.
Conduct post-distribution gap analysis for all SMC commodities.
Submit timely and accurate logistic reports at the end of every cycle and review all LMIS reports.
Coordinate reverse logistics of SMC drugs from health facilities to central medical store.
Monitor delivery of SMC commodities and escalate discrepancies or quality issues.
Collaborate with the State Logistic Management Coordination Unit and serve as a liaison with Malaria Consortium.
Support M&E team and reconcile logistic data with M&E data.
Maintain and update a database of SMC malaria commodity logistics data.
Perform other duties as directed by the State Project Manager.
Coordination/Feedback (30%)
Ensure smooth relationship with Country Office and Supply Chain Managers.
Support collation and transmission of pharmacovigilance reports to NAFDAC and state LMCU.
Coordinate micro-planning for the supply chain component at the state level.
Facilitate monitoring and supervisory visits to health facilities on supply chain management.
Coordinate review meetings for LMIS SMC reports and provide feedback on quality.
Provide regular feedback to the country Supply Chain Manager.
Support the zonal project manager on programme implementation.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Proven experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management of Malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities.
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
Familiarity with the national supply chain system of MoH and LMIS, including MCLS.
Experience engaging stakeholders at the state level.
Ability to manage supply chain of public health commodities.
Strong interpersonal, communication and planning skills.
Desirable:
Experience with public health commodity logistics in Nigeria.
Work-Based Skills and Competencies
Essential:
Strong analytical skills.
Proven writing skills in English.
Ability to work effectively and sensitively in developing countries.
Collaborative and flexible style with strong service mentality.
Negotiation, facilitation and coordination skills.
Desirable:
Passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; strategic manager with integrity.
Excellent computer skills in Excel and database tools.
Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. The role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
The Company
Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.
Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.