Senior Advisor - Governance & Policy at SALL Associates Limited /Gte - Chemonics International

SALL Associates Limited /Gte - The Global Health Supply Chain - Procurement and Supply Management Project (GHSC-PSM) is a USAID program implemented by SALL Associates Limited /Gte., an associated company of Chemonics International Inc. in Nigeria. The purpose of the Project is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in support of U.S. government-funded public health initiatives throughout the world.

The Global Health Supply Chain Procurement and Supply Management (GHSCPSM) Program, is seeking to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Advisor - Governance & Policy

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of a work plan for policy and advocacy activities of the GHSC-PSM project
• Develop strategic relationships and maintain a network of external contacts with key individuals in the government, USAID, UNFPA, NSCIP, SFH, NTBLCP, TB-CAP, WHO, NMEP and other agencies engaged in HIV, FP, Malaria and MNCH supply chain
• Develop and implement advocacy initiatives and toolkits to support GHSCPSM Central and State level co-ordination activities
• Identify and participate in Stakeholders Consultative meetings and Technical Working Group Meetings that present opportunities for SHSC-PSM's external advocacies at Regional and National levels
• Attend policy meetings, monitor trends in HIV, Malaria, MNCH and Family planning program and adapt strategies to promote Supply chain activities.
• Conduct routine assessment on implemented task orders, write and produce policy briefs, and other advocacy outputs, such as reports, briefings
• Support central level planning and coordination for supply chain system strengthening
• Work with short term technical assistance providers to provide required TA for System Strengthening activities and also facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate local project staff and GON staff
• Work with key stakeholders in GON, donor organization and Implementing partners to facilitate political commitment for an enabling supply chain environment
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Team Lead System Strengthening
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual.
• Support achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance.

Supervision:

• The Senior Advisor - Governance & Policy will report directly to the Team Lead System Strengthening his/her Designee.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Qualifications

• First degree with 5 years of relevant experience in Public Health, related health sciences, Supply Chain, or Public Policy.A Masters Degree will be an added advantage
• Professional experience in Public health programs, preferably in health care supply chain management, advocacy and Governance
• Proven outstanding interpersonal and communications skills Specific experience in HIV, Malaria, Family Planning, MNCH, program strongly desired
• Proven experience in managing or leading public health programs or projects in Nigeria or similar developing country context
• Strong analytical writing and problem solving skills
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
• Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian Public Health sector
• Comprehensive computer skills
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and be self-managing

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2017.

Method of Application
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