State Logistics Management Coordination Consultants (Coordination and Strategy) at iplus Consortium - Niger

iplus Consortium - The Nigeria Supply Chain Integration project which is funded by the Global Fund is designed to improve patient access and availability of medicines - through visibility, control and efficient last mile delivery. The project will also ensure tighter integration of National health commodities supply chains between Federal & State, Donors, Public & Private Sector, and across commodities - HIV, Malaria, TB, Reproductive Health and Vaccines. i+consortium, which comprises international and local organizations is responsible for the establishment of functional Logistics Management Coordinating Units (LMCU) and deployment of Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) tools at State and LGA levels.

The consortium will be supporting the National Product Supply Chain Management Program (NPSCMP) within the Food and Drugs Services (FDS) Department of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) in achieving its set objectives of having a streamlined, cost effective and ultimately more sustainable National Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: State Logistics Management Coordination Consultant  - Coordination and Strategy Consultant

Location: Niger
Reports to: The NSCIP through the Zonal Logistics consultants

Job Description

• The State LMCU consultant, in collaboration with the State team, will provide technical support for the strengthening of the Logistics management coordination units and improving related supply chain systems at the State and LGA levels.
• The State LMCU consultant will be based in the LMCU office under the Directorate of Pharmaceutical services in the State of deployment.

Key Role

• Key role of the consultant is to guide all LMCU operations to ensure they meet their objectives, and take actions to align all programs/partners and supply chains to the LMCU mainstream.
• In addition, to source opportunities and identify threats and mitigate them and ensure that all activities align with the core values of NSCIP and government at all levels

Specific Responsibilities

• The State LMCU Consultant shall under the supervision of the PSM Specialist, and in collaboration with other PSM staff, carry out the following activities.
• In collaboration with the NPSCMP, State Ministry of health and PSM stakeholders in the State, strengthen the Logistics Management Coordinating Unit where existent, and establishment in States without an LMCU
• In collaboration with the State LMCU, coordinate supply chain implementation and stakeholders at State levels towards integration in line with the NSCIP’s strategic objectives across all health programs
• Support the LMCU in the roll out of a standardized Logistics Management Information System for data collection, collation, analysis, dissemination for informed decision making across all levels of project implementation
• Work with the LMCU to facilitate the routine analysis and dissemination for informed decision making
• Coordinate data collection and analysis from secondary and tertiary health facilities
• Provide hands-on technical support for the development of distribution plans
• Monitor and document supply chain performance matrices in line with the national integrated monitoring & supervision framework at State levels
• Provide periodic project reports and follow up on identified priority action points for system improvement and support the LMCU in the receipt and transmission of routine program reports including but not limited to periodic stock status reports, progress reports, etc
• Work with NSCIP, State LMCU and i+consortium to ensure close implementation and monitoring of annual work plans to demonstrate progress
• Support the deployment of capacity building interventions designed to build LMCU capacity at the State level
• Support LMCUs in the maintenance of a logistics data repository that will serve as a ready of accurate and timely State level logistics data for all health programs
• Participate in supply chain meetings at State levels and report outcomes including relevant action points
• Conduct assessments and identify opportunities to drive supply chain performance improvement at State levels
• Contribute to routine reports for State level project activities and documentation of project successes
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications/Expertise Required

• Bachelor in Pharmacy, Public Health Medical Laboratory Sciences, Logistics
• Management or other related sciences
• 3-4 years working experience in health programs and/or supply-chain industry, preferably in supply chain management for medical supplies
• Demonstrated experience in supporting activities at State and LGA levels related to supply chain especially in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health
• A Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields will be an added advantage
• Able to work both in a team and to be self-managing.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver project deliverables within stipulated timelines
• Knowledge of Microsoft office package (such as excel, word, and PowerPoint) and internet proficiency.
• Understanding of predominant Nigerian language within State (particularly northern States) is also strongly desired
• Ability and willingness to travel within Nigeria and to spend extended periods of time in the field.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to: [email protected]

Note

• Please indicate the title of post applied for and location in the subject line of the email.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees.
• Candidates must provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.