• Application Deadline: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Technical Facilitator Immunization Supply Chain Consultant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Abia


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Overview of position    

• Providing immunization services to children & others has been identified as one of the most cost effective development interventions, with both health & economic benefits. Nigeria’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) has made significant efforts at ensuring increase in immunization coverage over the last three decades. However, there are gaps at national & sub national levels.


• To mitigate against iSC challenges in Nigeria, last mile vaccine delivery initiatives have been proposed or implemented including outsourcing, direct delivery in a few states, supply chain level skipping etc. all of these contributing to increased product availability, reduction in stock outs etc. 


• Nigeria’s direct Delivery of Routine Immunization Vaccines (& other PHC commodities) for Equity (DRIVE) initiative is designed to scale innovative direct delivery (& similar supply chain) interventions up to the last mile, prioritizing the most underserved & unreached populations. This will support Nigeria’s immunization program objective of increasing vaccines (& other child health commodity) availability for every child (& others), reducing the time spent on logistics by health workers, reducing out of pocket expenses for logistics (a disincentive for health workers) & contributing to higher coverage & increasingly targeting & reaching underserved & zero dose populations.


• Therefore, one Technical Facilitator is required to support DRIVE implementation across selected states.

Role objectives    

• Facilitation of the implementation of DRIVE at both national & subnational level.


• Support the conduct of state engagement with the selected states to ensure delivery & achievement of the set DRIVE targets.


• Tracking the functionality of CCE at the service delivery level & providing support in establishment & the operations of an efficient system for CCE maintenance.


• Supporting the deployment of appropriate planning & data collection tools for DRIVE implementation in the states. 


• Support the state in tracking the distribution of all EPI vaccines to health facilities & in maintenance of records of utilization.


• Support the state in the planning & implementation of an efficient & effective waste collection & reverse logistics system for the state.


• Support the analysis of all data from vaccine storage facilities, the use of such data for action with provision of regular feedback to state & national level.


• Provide technical & administrative support in the management of the contracts of all vendors that may be engaged for the DRIVE implementation.


• Facilitate the implementation of innovative ways of vaccine delivery, including the engagement & management of other stakeholders such as CSOs etc.


• Review the temperature records for each distribution routes & delivery points & escalate accordingly. 


• Facilitate the development of detailed micro plans for commencement of DRIVE in assigned states. This will include supporting the states in:


• Identification of the target delivery sites.


• Efficient mapping of routes from state store to delivery sites.


• Quantification of commodities for delivery to sites.


• Scheduling of deliveries based on appropriate session planning etc.

Deliverables:

• Availability of report of state engagement meeting.


• Availability of detailed microplan towards commencement of DRIVE in assigned states.


• Weekly report of functionality status of CCE.


• Availability of tailored data collection tools for DRIVE implementation in the states. 


• Provision of detailed EPI vaccine distribution plan & its implementation.


• Provision of detailed waste management plan & its implementation.


• Weekly report of management of vendors’ contract.


• Weekly report / review of temperature records for each distribution routes & delivery points.


• Consultant must submit a detailed work plan to his / her supervisor at the beginning of the contract period for the entire contract period.  


• Supervisors will have the flexibility to review with the consultant as needed on a monthly or quarterly basis.  


• A monthly progress report should be provided by each consultant to their supervisor for payment of consultant’s fees.   


• A detailed assignment report will be required at the end of the current contract period. 

Project reporting    

• This role reports to the line manager,

Key competencies    

• Bachelor’s degree in basic sciences, health & allied / material management / engineering or equivalent (minimal) with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in supply chain management with emphasis on vaccine delivery systems, vaccine management & cold chain, monitoring or other relevant disciplines.


• Experience in public health data science a strong asset.


• Experience working with NLWG / SLGs & NPHCDA / SPHCMBs is an asset.


• Basic data management, interpretation & reporting skills are mandatory.


• Demonstrated expertise / skills in data analysis for immunization health commodities.


• Fluency in English is required.


• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan & coordinate.


• Demonstrated experience with global health surveys & data validation / analysis.


• Logistics activities as well as to transfer knowledge & skills.


• Proficiency in computer applications including Excel & Power Point. 


• Good analytical & negotiating skills.


• Ability to work as a team member.