• Application Deadline: Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Supply Chain Management Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Background

• Engagement of a Supply Chain Management Specialist to provide technical support for strategic and tactical purchasing of materials and commodities, inventory control and monitoring of performance of suppliers.


• We are implementing a CDC supported 5-year project to deliver client-centered high quality comprehensive HIV care and treatment and laboratory services to reach the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets and end AIDS by 2030.


• This project employs a patient-centered approach that integrates contextual health systems strengthening with comprehensive HIV care, including critical services mainstreamed towards those infected and affected by HIV.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the National Supply Chain strategy and N-SHIP supply chain strategy


• Establish performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.


• Analyse commodities delivery data and processes to identify and address bottlenecks and other issues


• Monitor the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;


• Maintain supply chain inventory and records


• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.


• Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes


• Resolve issues that emerge in the supply chain system  (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents)


• Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain


• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Pharmacy or similar field


• Master’s degree in Public Health, Supply Chain, Logistics or professional qualification in similar field is desirable


• At least 5 years working experience as a Supply Chain Manager in health-related field


• Experience in HIV/AIDS supply chain management will be an advantage.


• Working experience of Supply Chain software


• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.


• Contractual and financial management experience, with at least 5 years at a mid- management level, working with donor agencies.


• Strong understanding of international contracts and cooperative agreements including their relevant terms, conditions.

Deliverables:

• The key deliverable of the consultancy is to facilitate and monitor the procurement activities as highlighted in the implementation plan. Timely quarterly progress report on integration activities


• Bimonthly stock status report dashboard and progress update report

Contracting & Accountability:

• The officer will be accountable to the Head PSM reporting directly to the National Coordinator through the head PSM unit.

Renumeration

S/he will be paid competitive fees for the agreed duration based on qualification and experience.