Logistics Advisor, Public Health at John Snow Incorporated (JSI)

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John Snow Incorporated (JSI), is a public health research and technical assistant firm dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. It manages the USAID/DELIVER PROJECT and the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project in the Nigeria office.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Advisor, Public Health

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Starting Date: 01/05/2017

Job Description

The Strengthening High Impact Interventions for an AIDS-free Generation (AIDSFree) Project is a five-year program funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development under Cooperative Agreement AID-OAA-14-000001. AIDSFree is implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. with partners Abt Associates, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, EnCompass LLC, IMA World Health, The International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Jhpiego Corporation, and PATH. AIDSFree advances the implementation of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief by providing capacity development and technical support to USAID missions, host-country governments, and HIV implementers at the local, regional, and national level.
In Nigeria, AIDSFree is implementing a project, entitled Sustainable Condom Market. Under this project, AIDSFree will increase vulnerable and key population demand for - and access to - condoms, using a total market approach. This will require project engagement across the public, social marketing and commercial sectors to ensure a sustainable condom market.
JSI is recruiting a Logistics Advisor to lead AIDSFree Nigeria’s day-to-day commodity logistics technical assistance activities in support of project partners operating in selected states.
The Logistics Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

Specific Tasks include:

Help implement condom supply chain activities as described in the AIDSFree workplan.
Support the establishment and routine meetings of procurement and supply management coordination working groups and committees for condoms.
Provide technical leadership and support for quantification and procurement planning of condoms, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and partners
Facilitate the design and implementation of assessment and evaluation studies; analyze and present results to stakeholders
Provide technical input in developing Standard Operative Procedures (SOPs) for routine PSM activities for condoms
Provide technical input in updating/adapting training curricula and in training state, LGA, and SDP-level program and logistics officers in implementing and monitoring adherence to condoms supply chain system SOPs
Support AIDSFree Nigeria management on initiating and maintaining relationships and routine communications with USAID, UNFPA, SFH, DKT, Heartland Alliance, and other stakeholders
Contribute to project quarterly and annual reports
Work with Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) providers to provide required TA for activities and also facilitate transfer of skills to local staff and partners.
Contribute to identifying best practices and success stories for JSI Nigeria’s periodic logistics bulletin
Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Applicants for this position should possess the following minimum qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Logistics Management or Business Administration
Three years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in health care supply chain management
Specific experience in Reproductive Health and/or HIV/AIDS programs strongly desired
Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in health service programs
Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public health sector and the supply chain for health commodities.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to travel in the field

Salary
Commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
28th April, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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