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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Supply Chain Technical Assistant
Location: Jigawa and Kaduna
Purpose of the Assignment
To provide technical support on the supply chain management of Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the project States, to ensure rational and effective commodity management including Last mile distribution, reverse logistics, commodity tracking, security, accountability and end-to-end visibility across Kaduna, Jigawa and Kebbi.
Scope of Work
The Supply chain officer will be actively responsible for maintaining effective and efficient logistic management and inventory control of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the state level. S/he will be working directly within the State Logistic Management Coordinating Unit, NTD, SPHCDA and the Malaria Consortium office at the assigned state.
Key Working Relationships
The Supply Chain Officer will be a member of the programmed implementation team and report to programmatically to the State Program Manager and Technically to the Health Systems Country Supply Chain Manager in delivering programmed work plan.
Key Accountabilities
Ensuring that the supply chain activities meet the needs of the programmed in a timely manner and does so in accordance with donor requirements, MC policies and procedures.
Carry out monthly stock status assessment of all AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the state central medical store and report on the assessment to higher levels flagging issues needing action
Support AZM microplanning during which targets which form the basis for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities quantification are determined
Provide technical support to strengthen the procurement and supply chain management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state
Contribute to state level quantification of commodities as well as development of distribution plans using credible and verifiable data sources
Support the management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned State Central Medical Stores (SCMS) and health facilities.
Ensure the availability/access Pharmacovigilance forms during each implementation cycle.
Provide guidance on reporting ADR using the Pharmacovigilance forms to the state teams
Carrying out post-distribution gap analysis for all AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state
Submit timely and accurate logistic report at the end of every AZM cycle and review all LMIS reports for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state.
Coordinate Reverse logistics for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities from health facilities to the state central medical store after every cycle and at the end of the round
Monitor the delivery of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities and escalate any discrepancies in the quantity of commodities delivered and any quality issues. This will be done at all the levels of the distribution of Commodities (SCMS, Health Facilities and Communities)
Working with the state Logistic Management Coordination Unit and other relevant stakeholders on the management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities and also serves as a link between Malaria Consortium and the state Logistic Management Coordinating Unit
Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team and reconcile logistic data with M&E data
Maintaining and regularly updating a database of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities logistics data.
Performs other duties as assigned to the SPM and/or the Supply Chain Specialist.
Support collation and transmission of Pharma-covilance reports to NAFDAC and the state LMCU
Coordinate micro-planning for the supply chain component of AZM implementation at the assigned state
Facilitate routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to health facilities on effective supply chain management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities.
Coordinate review meetings for all LMIS AZM reports to provide feedback on the quality of LMIS reports
Provide regular feedback to the country Supply Chain Manager in a timely manner
Provides support to the State Program Manager on program implementation
Person Specification Essentials:
Proven previous experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management of Malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities particularly in campaign and/or community level of implementation
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with at least 7 years’ post –qualification experience
The person must be familiar with the National Supply Chain system of MoH and LMIS, including MCLS
Experience working with and engaging stakeholders at the state and LGA level
Ability to engage with stakeholders on the supply chain management of public health commodities
Good interpersonal, communication and planning skills
Desirable:
Experience with good understanding of logistic management of public health commodities 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
A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
Negotiation, Facilitation and coordination skills
Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment.
Excellent computer skills in Excel and knowledge and use of database tools