PSM States Logistics Officers at GRID Consulting - 19 Positions

GRID Consulting, we are seeking to fill the position for one of our client working within the health sector in Nigeria. Our clients has recently received grants from Global Fund and need to engage competent human resources for effective implementation of their initiatives.

We are currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: PSM States Logistics Officer

Locations: Akwa-Ibom, Cross-River, Edo, Ekiti, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto and Zamfara, Abia, Bayelsa, Nasarawa and Plateau

Job Descriptions

• This position will work with the State Logistics Management Coordination Unit within 19 States. Some officers will be located in Akwa-Ibom, Cross-River, Edo, Ekiti, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto and Zamfara.
• The officers in these states will focus on malaria commodities only. Others will be located in; Abia, Bayelsa, Nasarawa and Plateau; and will focus on malaria, HIV-AIDS and TB commodities.

Additional Responsibilities

• To lead the coordination of Malaria and other related health product supplies to health facilities for timely refill of commodities at the health facilities;
• Prepare and implement action plans to address logistics management issues especially stock status data collection, organization and submission to identified offices;
• Strengthen the capacity of Government personnel and other key programme stakeholders on malaria commodity supply, distribution and management;

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Health-related discipline, Logistics Management, Business Administration or any other related Degree.
• S/he must have a minimum of 3 years professional experience in the health sector; preferable in procurement and supply chain management.
• A good knowledge of health commodities is essential as well as a strong working knowledge of MS Office packages. Please indicate your preferred state when applying.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

• This appointment term will be for a maximum period of 2-years with an initial 6 months probationary period.
• The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply.

Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 2nd September, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an electronic copy of a one paged suitability statement and updated CV's to: gfmalaria@gridconsulting.net

Note

• Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to engaging the best candidates immediately.
• Applications not submitted in the required format will not be processed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection tests and interviews.