Logistic Advisor at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) - 2 Openings

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistic Advisor

Locations: Akwa Ibom & Cross River

Job Description

• Provide technical leadership to strengthen the supply chain management of health commodities to reduce/eliminate stock-outs and eliminate wastages while maintaining high standards of practice across all supported sites.
• Analyze the supply chain data and assess the potential risks to program implementation.
• Develop an efficient system for cold and dry storage of health commodities based on good storage and evidence-informed principles, in keeping with good quality assurance standards.
• Directs outgoing or incoming health commodities distribution activities, ensuring efficiency in distribution.
• Provides technical guidance on drug dispensing processes, documentation, and optimal pharmacovigilance.
• Ensures health facilities submit electronic reports of pharmacy and laboratory logistics data.
• Analyzes and compares commodity utilization reports, including CRRF reports to ensure all commodities are accounted for.
• Reviews and follows up on the last mile distribution (LMD) reports from PEPFAR-supported sites and participates in pre/post-LMD review meetings, and LMCU-led TWG, and iPSMTWG meetings.
• Shares post-distribution gap analysis (PDGA) with the management and relevant partners and ensures prompt resolutions if the gap poses a threat to effective program implementation.
• Conduct supply chain risk assessment and management plan.
• Conduct periodic visits to facility warehouses/storage facilities to identify warehouses/stores related matters such as the environment, sterilization, refrigeration etc. and generate reports to management and other stakeholders.
• Monitor safety standards in accordance with regulations; ensure safety code and quality compliance are met daily.
• Analyzes and shares stock information including expiry dates with the clinical team to guide program implementation and prevent wastages.
• Liaises with relevant partners to conduct waste drive exercises with appropriate documentation in the expired/damaged commodity logbook.
• Support the development of supply chain training materials and technical manuals.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Scientist (B.MLS) or similar degree
• BSc/BA in Microbiology, Health Sciences, public health, or similar degree
• M.Sc./MPH in Public Health or PhD or related degrees is an added advantage.
• 3 years post-qualification experience in pharmacy or laboratory logistics management of USAID or PEPFAR-supported programs in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in Nigeria, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political, and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to represent ECEWS to donors, government officials, and the NGO community.
• Ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• A high degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
• Proven ability in supervising staff.
• Well-developed computer skills.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2023.