Senior Technical Advisor, PSM at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organizations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund (GF), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers, Children Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Novartis NCD, among other international donors.  SFH offers professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.  At this time, we seek to recruit qualified persons to fill the under listed vacant positions, in response to our organizational growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor, PSM

Job ID: sfh-06726
Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Category: Programs
Contract Duration: Fixed Term

About the Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) Project

• The GC7 project will be implemented in Gombe and Kwara state with the goal of providing end-to-end HIV comprehensive services in the 2 states through client centered facility-community based approaches.
• In line with Global Fund (GF) strategy of working with and serving the health needs of people and communities to end AIDS, TB and Malaria, SFH will utilize the programme essentials for GC7 which include HIV primary prevention, HIV testing and Diagnosis, elimination of vertical transmission, HIV treatment and care, TB/HIV, Differentiated service delivery, and Gender and Human rights.

Job Profile

• The STA Procurement and Supply Chain will take a leadership role in executing effective and efficient procurement and supply chain services on the GC7 project, ensuring project commodities reach the last mile at the right time and in the right condition.
• He/she will also be responsible and accountable for the storage, distribution and reporting of all commodities (health and non-health) on the GC7 project

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Program Development and Planning:

• Review and recommend for approval forecasts and supply plans for reagents and commodities from Gombe and Kwara.
• Identify feasible intervention option aimed to strengthening the HIV/AIDs, TB and other disease areas supply system and improving access to care and treatment. 

Technical Expertise:

• Provide technical guidance in establishing and maintaining standard in commodity management, distribution and documentation.
• Develop and ensure implementation of quality control procedure and guideline for consistency and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Provide training and support to employees on quality control procedures and standard of management, utilization and documentation of health commodities focusing on grant targeted populations.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Develop quality assurance management tools (regulatory legal framework, policies, standards, documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, reports, etc.).
• Set up systems for products management, procurement and supply chain management (PSM) coordination.
• Conduct regular supportive supervision and monitoring mechanisms to ensure effective utilization of Health products, commodities and integration of disease specific products in the system.
• Monitor all drugs use regularly through the pharmacist in Gombe and Kwara with respect to adverse drug reactions for their efficacy, safety and quality.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders internally and externally for network support, resources and best practices to enhance quality service delivery.
• Provide clear continuous communication channels involving all the states PSM teams in decision making processes for grant improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess a B.Pharm, Medical Laboratory Scientist Degree or other related Sciences qualification is required.
• MPH, MSCM will be an added advantage
• Certification in Supply Chain Management is desirable.
• 6 to 8 years post NYSC relevant work experience in donor funded project.
• Must possess specific experience in supply chain programming related to HIV/AIDS, TB and other disease areas.
• Experience with Health supply chain management, commodity procurement, quantification, forecasting and familiar with product lines

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Must have an outstanding organizational and coordination abilities in management of supply chain activities in project implementation states.
• Knowledge of current national and global HIV treatment standard and licensure requirement.
• Familiarity with Nigeria current national guideline for HIV prevention, treatment and care
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, result oriented and a good team spirit to work with different people with cultural, religious background, lifestyle and sexual orientation.
• A strong leadership experience in management of public health commodities.
• Proficient in Microsoft 360, word processing, excel, Presentation applications.
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability of a good relationship management/ advocacy skills
• A strong supportive/mentoring and supervisory skills

Special Consideration:

• Special consideration will be given to candidates who has worked in a similar role.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2024.