SALL Associates Limited /Gte - The Global Health Supply Chain - Procurement and Supply Management Project (GHSC-PSM) is a USAID program implemented by SALL Associates Limited /Gte., an associated company of Chemonics International Inc. in Nigeria. The purpose of the Project is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in support of U.S. government-funded public health initiatives throughout the world.
The Global Health Supply Chain Procurement and Supply Management (GHSCPSM) Program, is seeking to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Advisor - Governance & Policy
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Support development and implementation of a work plan for policy and advocacy activities of the GHSC-PSM project
- Develop strategic relationships and maintain a network of external contacts with key individuals in the government, USAID, UNFPA, NSCIP, SFH, NTBLCP, TB-CAP, WHO, NMEP and other agencies engaged in HIV, FP, Malaria and MNCH supply chain
- Develop and implement advocacy initiatives and toolkits to support GHSCPSM Central and State level co-ordination activities
- Identify and participate in Stakeholders Consultative meetings and Technical Working Group Meetings that present opportunities for SHSC-PSM's external advocacies at Regional and National levels
- Attend policy meetings, monitor trends in HIV, Malaria, MNCH and Family planning program and adapt strategies to promote Supply chain activities.
- Conduct routine assessment on implemented task orders, write and produce policy briefs, and other advocacy outputs, such as reports, briefings
- Support central level planning and coordination for supply chain system strengthening
- Work with short term technical assistance providers to provide required TA for System Strengthening activities and also facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate local project staff and GON staff
- Work with key stakeholders in GON, donor organization and Implementing partners to facilitate political commitment for an enabling supply chain environment
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Team Lead System Strengthening
- Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual.
- Support achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance.
Supervision:
- The Senior Advisor - Governance & Policy will report directly to the Team Lead System Strengthening his/her Designee.
Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:
- This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Qualifications
- First degree with 5 years of relevant experience in Public Health, related health sciences, Supply Chain, or Public Policy.A Masters Degree will be an added advantage
- Professional experience in Public health programs, preferably in health care supply chain management, advocacy and Governance
- Proven outstanding interpersonal and communications skills Specific experience in HIV, Malaria, Family Planning, MNCH, program strongly desired
- Proven experience in managing or leading public health programs or projects in Nigeria or similar developing country context
- Strong analytical writing and problem solving skills
- Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
- Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian Public Health sector
- Comprehensive computer skills
- A proven ability to work as part of a team and be self-managing
Application Closing Date
9th February, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note
- Candidates should upload their CV's/resumes (detailing the contact information for at least three professional references
- Uploaded CV/Resume must clearly indicate your name and the position title
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.