Posted on Tue 28th Mar, 2023 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: SMC Operations Consultant
Job ID: R2822 Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Part time
Overview
We are currently a sub recipient to Catholic Relief Services for the implementation of the Global Fund Malaria Grant (2021 to 2023) in Nigeria, which aims to implement and support malaria control activities in 11 states, including the implementation of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign activities in 2 States (Katsina and Taraba). The Operations Consultant will support the operations unit in ensuring the smooth logistics by providing clerical support.
S/he works with the Senior Operations and Procurement Specialist to engage food vendors for state-level and LGA level trainings, make hotel and airline arrangements, provide assistance to staff in need of support, coordinate the arrangement of materials and equipment as specified in the activity profiles. S/he coordinates the management of the inventory, provide assistance for optimum and efficient operations of the project as well as provide assistance to assure shipments to the project states happen in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Support to arrange hotel for Nigerian staff, participants, consultants who are participating in the SMC activity in Katsina and Taraba States.
Support to the operations to engage vendors for the SMC activity in Taraba and Katsina States
Support the Operations in maintaining the inventory records for items meant for the SMC activity in Katsina and Taraba states.
Support the Operations in Scanning, filing of documents and raising reports for all vendor engagements and POs about the SMC activities in Taraba and Katsina States
Support the Operations in providing communication gateways with vendors for the SMC activities in Katsina and Taraba States.
Support the Operations in organizing for the dispatch of goods and equipment whenever required for the SMC activities in Taraba and Katsina states.
Arrange spaces for participants making sure they have as much conducive environment as possible in the cause of the SMC activity especially in cases when there are complaints of meals provided, malfunctioning gadgets e.g Air conditioners, PAS etc
Inventory and asset management
Coordinate the approved Activity Profiles making sure that materials, equipment, etc required for the activity are organized and ready for the activity
Support with raising Purchase Orders (POs) for all vendors and consultants
Any other task assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and / or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Verbal and written language skills in English required
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Ability to learn complex program procedures
Good typing skills. Good memo composition and editing skills. Good computer skills with sound knowledge of commonly used application software
Familiar with internet search engines and able to undertake background search on well-defined tasks
Able to work independently by managing priorities and workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standardized practices
Excellent command of written and verbal english
Takes initiative and can start/complete tasks with basic direction
Excellent Computer knowledge. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and knowledge of Photoshop. Learn and become proficient in the firm’s management system (applied) and other carrier software or websites, as needed
Ability to multi task and organize ongoing projects, looking for ways to become more efficient in completing tasks
Consistently looks for ways to help support
Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
Strong office and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements.
MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status.