• Application Deadline:
• Position: Logistic Advisor



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Logistics 
  
  

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.


• Perform 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.