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Supply Chain Specialist

Salary Competitive
Location Abuja
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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our team in Abuja Nigeria

Job purpose

The Supply Chain Specialist will work to ensure that all drugs and commodities received for the GF programme are properly documented, distributed and accounted for as per the signed agreements and in a timely manner. The Specialist would liaise very closely with the donors, principal recipients (PR), third party logistics (3PL), State Ministry of Health (SMoH), health facility staff and other stakeholders in quantifications, distribution plans, last mile distribution and management/reporting of all donated drugs and commodities. S/he would ensure that all drugs and commodities recompilation data are collected, analysed and available on time.  

Scope of work

Under the supervision of the Programme Director, the incumbent is responsible to 

1) Support the efforts on improving MC supply chain implementing, monitoring and performance measurement

2) Coordinate activities of all drugs and commodities procurement for MC in Nigeria in the programme states

3) Support the provision of technical assistance to government partners to identify their bottlenecks in collecting, communicating and using data to improve their drug and commodities supply chain system (National, state, LGAs and health facility and community levels)

Key working relationships

The Supply Chain Specialist will be a member of the programme implementation team and report to the Programme Director and other project staff in delivering programme work plan.

Key accountabilities

Supply Chain (70%)

  • Ensuring that the supply chain team meets the needs of the programmes in a timely manner and does so in accordance with donor requirements, MC policies and procedures
  • Verify that supply chain policies and procedures are documented, disseminated and consistently applied within the state of operation; and updated when needed
  • Confirm that storage facilities comply to warehousing standards
  • Responsible for assets and inventory management meeting programme needs, eliminate losses and inform accurate and timely reporting
  • Ensure that compliance monitoring processes are developed and effectively implemented
  • Work with programme staff to ensure procurement planning and identification of operational support needs
  • Ensure proper tracking of master agreements and contracts to ensure availability of up to date and accurate information

Coordination/Feedback (20%)

  • Ensure smooth relationship with Country Office Commodity Manager
  • Provide regular feedback to the country Commodity Manager in a timely manner
  • Capacity building and Partners support (10%)
  • Organise and provide support to SMoH on supply chain management at state, LGA and health facility/community levels to improve commodity recording and reporting

Person specification

Qualifications and experience:

Essential

  • Very strong background in Supply Chain and Logistics, and field management and coordination
  • A first degree in Pharmacy, Logistics Management or similar field
  • Experience in managing security in a hostile environment
  • Experience managing a medical supply chain

Desirable

  • 3 years’ project management experience with proven experience as Operation Office or relevant role

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

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.

Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

This is a fixed term contract for the period of 24 months.

To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in Nigeria

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 dedicated to ensuring our work is supported by strong evidence and remains grounded in the lessons we learn through implementation. We explore beyond current practice, to try out innovative ways – through research, implementation, and policy development – to achieve effective and sustainable disease management and control. 

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