Job Overview
Job Overview
The Health Supply Chain Specialist will provide integrated operational and technical leadership to strengthen supply chain performance across four critical health programme areas: Nutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Primary Healthcare (PHC), and Infection and Disease Prevention and Control (IDPC).
The role focuses on IRC’s Impact at Scale (I@S) Go-Big country programmes and supports demand planning, forecasting, procurement coordination and commodity delivery across multiple health programmes.
The position serves as a key link between field operations and global supply chain strategies, ensuring operational challenges result in actionable learning, system improvements and scalable solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegrated Demand Planning and Forecasting
Key Responsibilities
Integrated Demand Planning and Forecasting
Develop and maintain a consolidated global demand plan covering RUF, IDPC and key SRH commodities for Go-Big countries.
Lead responses to commodity shortages and urgent supply chain projects across countries.
Analyze consumption data to inform forecasting and procurement decisions.
Implement forecasts and supply chain plans for FY27 and FY28 across Nutrition, IDPC and SRH programmes.
Analyze and report on demand, stock, pipeline and expenditure data at both global and country levels.
Monitor global supply outlooks and escalate emerging supply risks and shortages.SRH Supply Chain Strategy and UNFPA Engagement
SRH Supply Chain Strategy and UNFPA Engagement
Lead stakeholder engagement and implementation of a UNFPA relationship-strengthening strategy.
Classify country programmes into SRHR supply chain profiles to support differentiated strategies and prioritization.
Support country-level short-, medium- and long-term improvement initiatives.
Engage vendors and partners such as DKT and MSI to leverage distribution networks and product portfolios.RUF SOP Implementation and Fraud Risk Management
RUF SOP Implementation and Fraud Risk Management
Coordinate with Ethics, Risk and Compliance teams to strengthen fraud risk monitoring and mitigation.
Monitor RUF SOP adoption, identify compliance gaps and support corrective actions.IDPC Supply Chain Strengthening
IDPC Supply Chain Strengthening
Assess availability of key IDPC commodities and supply chain readiness against WHO minimum requirements.
Support forecasting and pre-positioning of IDPC and essential medicine stocks for outbreak preparedness and response.Supply Chain Strengthening and Capacity Building
Supply Chain Strengthening and Capacity Building
Build capacity of country teams, particularly pharmacists, in forecasting, demand planning, stock monitoring and sourcing strategies.
Provide technical support to address operational bottlenecks across Nutrition, SRH and IDPC programmes.Stakeholder Engagement and External Representation
Stakeholder Engagement and External Representation
Maintain strategic relationships with UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, DKT, MSI and other stakeholders.
Represent IRC in relevant global supply chain and humanitarian coordination platforms.
Serve as the global focal point for Contribution-in-Kind (CIK) deliveries across Nutrition, IDPC and SRH programmes.Reporting, Data and Knowledge Management
Reporting, Data and Knowledge Management
Document lessons learned and best practices across all commodity areas.
Produce supply chain reports linked to FY27 and FY28 Impact at Scale targets.
Maintain evidence repositories, reports, data and institutional learning resources.
Lead integration of Impact at Scale priorities and indicators into the Global Pharma Indicator Dashboard.Key Working RelationshipsReporting Line
Key Working Relationships
Reporting Line
Reports to the Director, Emergency and Health Supply Chain.
Management in Partnership reporting line to the Deputy Director, Health Unit.
Works closely with Global Practice Leads for Nutrition, (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});SRH, PHC and IDPC.Internal Relationships
Internal Relationships
Regional Supply Chain Directors.
Nutrition Technical Advisors, SRH Specialists and Health/PHC/IDPC Technical Advisors.
Senior Pharmacy Specialist and Deputy Director for Pharma QA.
Country programme teams and pharmacists.
Global Procurement teams.
Risk & Compliance and Emergency Crisis Unit teams.External Relationships
External Relationships
UNFPA.
UNICEF.
WHO.
INGOs.
Vendors and logistics partners.Job RequirementsEssential Qualifications
Job Requirements
Essential Qualifications
Degree in Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Business Administration, Public Health, Nutrition or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum four (4) years of experience in commodity procurement or supply chain management within humanitarian or development settings.
Experience managing health commodities in at least two of the following areas:Nutrition (RUF/RUTF and therapeutic foods)Sexual and Reproductive Health (FP and PPH commodities)Primary Healthcare (essential medicines)Infection and Disease Prevention and Control (IDPC)
Knowledge of donor procurement regulations, including U.S. Department of State, ECHO, FCDO, UNFPA and UNICEF frameworks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in forecasting, optimization and risk mitigation.
Understanding of nutrition, SRH, PHC and IDPC supply chain systems.
Experience with MEAL systems, ERPs or Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS).
Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools is an advantage.
Knowledge of international freight management, Incoterms, warehousing, transportation and last-mile delivery.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical management, quality assurance, cold chain systems and pharmacovigilance is an advantage.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
Familiarity with UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO and NGO partnership models.
Results-oriented and service-focused approach.
Fluency in English is required.
French language proficiency is a strong advantage.Key Competencies
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and systems-level supply chain leadership.
Ability to synthesize complex multi-country data into actionable recommendations.
Strong collaboration skills in multicultural and matrixed environments.
Commitment to Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability.
Attention to detail and proactive risk management.Additional InformationWorking Environment
Additional Information
Working Environment
Remote work or standard office environment, depending on location.
Travel requirement of up to 20%.Compensation – UK
Compensation – UK
GBP 41,767 – GBP 49,599 per year (depending on location, experience and qualifications).Professional Standards
Professional Standards
All IRC employees must adhere to the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct, including Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability.