State Pharmacy and Logistics Officer at Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation - 5 Openings

The Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) is a not-for-profit firm established in December 2013 to improve the quality of decision-making and execution in the health and social sectors. HSDF supports key stakeholders at all levels of government and the private sector to achieve measurable and sustainable impact.

HSDF focuses on evidence, rigor, continuous improvement, and results at scale, through substantive engagements that cover conceptual design, long-term strategy, and implementation. By doing so, HSDF seeks to address complex and fundamental health system challenges and ultimately impact the transformation of the health and social sectors in Nigeria and Africa.  We focus on improving existing processes and where necessary, deviate from the status quo to introduce transformative and sustainable processes and ideas.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Pharmacy and Logistics Officer 

Locations: Lagos, Borno, Bauchi, Katsina & Yobe
Employment Type: Contract
Reports to: Pharmacy and Logistics Specialist
Duration of Assignment: Full-time position for the duration of the project

Role Summary

• The State Pharmacy and Logistics Officer will be domiciled primarily at the state DMA/CMS to provide hands-on day-to-day technical and operational support to relevant personnel to facilitate effective warehouse inventory management, MNH commodity LMD planning and execution, LMIS digitization, data-driven MNH bundle commodity forecasting and quantification, DRF optimization,real-time logistics data visibility and overall strengthening of the state-level supply chain system.
• He/she will work closely with state stakeholders and implementing partners to ensure effective coordination, execution, and reporting of project activities while incrementally ensuring a sustainable, efficient, and data-driven state supply chain system. The SPLO will
• Work directly with state Drug Management Agency (DMA)/ Central Medical Store (CMS) to strengthen warehouse management systems, MNH bundle commodity forecasting and quantification
• Facilitate last-mile distribution (LMD) of PVAC-procured MNH bundle commodities and strengthen states capacity for sustainable LMD
• Strengthen DRF program to ensure uninterrupted availability of MNH bundle commodities at facilities
• Facilitate digitization of state logistics management information system (LMIS) and ensure its sustained operational effectiveness in collaboration with FIELD Intelligence
• Coordinate the program staff and overall team deliverables for each state

About the MNH-ASSIST Project

• The Maternal and Newborn Health Accelerated Scale-Up of Sustainable Supply Chain Interventions and Systems Transformation (MNH-ASSIST) project aims to improve the uninterrupted availability, beneficiary access, utilization, tracking, and reporting of MNH bundle commodities across supported health facilities. This will be achieved through multi-stakeholder collaborations that cut across various MDAs including the SMoH, SPHCDAs, DMA/CMS and health facilities, and partners like FIELD Intelligence, C4SD, ACEPHAP, TA Connect, SCIDaR, and CHAI among others.
• The project seeks to sustainably achieve the following: effective MNH commodities last-mile delivery (LMD) to facilities, improved states capacity to plan, finance, and execute LMD, digitalize states LMIS and enable real-time visibility for logistics data, consumption-driven MNH bundle commodities forecasting/quantification, and strengthened DRF programs to ensure continuous replenishment of MNH commodities.
• Additionally, the project aims to facilitate affordable access to these bundled MNH services for beneficiaries by leveraging existing government and donor-driven financing mechanisms that protect women and their families from financial risks; these include national and states health insurance schemes, free/subsidized MNCH services integrated into BHCPF 2.0 and HOPE-PHC project, and states free MNCH programs where available.

Key Responsibilities

• The SPLO will provide technical support to state DMAs/CMS and deliver on project objectives through the following activities.

Commodity LMD and Capacity Strengthening:

• Facilitate timely and effective LMD of MNH bundle commodities to intervention facilities
• Support routine development and execution of last mile distribution plans for MNH commodities
• Support route optimization planning for timely delivery of MNH bundle commodities to health facilities
• Strengthen LMD logistics through effective fleet utilization and use of 3PL where required

Routine Warehouse Management and Integration with NHLMIS:

• Strengthen routine warehouse operations including MNH commodity stock level monitoring, batch and expiry tracking, and visibility for dispatched commodities
• Track stock levels of DRF MNH commodities at the CMS and zonal stores and use the data to advise facility replenishment requisitions
• Support the integration and interoperability of NHLMIS with CMS warehouse management systems
• Provide ongoing technical support to the state to ensure continuous operation of the integrated NHLMIS in each state.

TA Support to Improve State Logistics Management Capacity:

• Facilitate the establishment and participate in states quarterly DRF commodity replenishment and LMIS performance review meetings
• Facilitate the reactivation of DRF governance and accountability structures and update of DRF policy manuals.
• Actively participate in periodic LMIS review meetings, AOP development workshops, TWGs and other relevant supply chain and coordination meetings
• Facilitate improvements in state-led budgeting and financing for sustained DRF MNH bundle commodities replenishments and LMD
• Strengthen consumption-driven state MNH bundle commodity forecasting and quantification
• Engage government agencies, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to drive project implementation and performance.

Logistics Data Management:

• Facilitate real-time access to commodity logistics data from CMS to facility-level for planning and decision-making by facilities, LGAs, state, partners and donor.
• Strengthen coordination and the flow of logistics data between the DMA/CMS, zonal stores and health facilities
• Co-develop state-level LMIS dashboards with SLDA and state stakeholders to routinely track key performance indicators
• Serve as state-level technical focal person for supply chain on the project
• Document and report implementation progress, challenges, and lessons learned to line supervisor
• Prepare and share monthly project implementation reports
• Contribute to development of project knowledge products

Key Deliverables:

• Facilitate effective LMD of PVAC-procured MNH bundle commodities
• Strengthen states capacity (technically and financially) to sustainably implement LMD
• Strengthen CMS warehouse management systems and processes
• Digitalize and integrate CMS warehouse management systems with NHLMIS
• Facilitate access to end-to-end commodity logistics data in real-time
• Support achievement of DRF MNH commodities replenishment target
• Improve consumption-driven MNH commodity forecasting and quantification
• Develop and share monthly and quarterly implementation reports

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field (Master's degree is an added advantage)
• 3–5 years’ experience working in health commodities warehousing (experience with state DMAs desirable)
• Experience coordinating commodity LMD planning and execution
• Experience with warehouse management systems and state LMIS
• Familiarity with digital logistics data management systems (eLMIS/NHLMIS or similar platforms) is desirable

Competencies:

• Good understanding of public health supply chain systems
• Ability to work in complex multi-stakeholder environments
• Good stakeholder management ability
• Data-driven decision-making skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Problem-solving skills and adaptive thinking.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified Candidates should:
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Note

• HSDF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
• We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices and workplace culture.