Chemonics/Kenya Pharma Jobs
Location: Kenya.
Chemonics / Kenya Pharma is a USAID funded project that seeks to establish and operate a reliable, sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain management system. Chemonics / Kenya Pharma aim is to forecast, procure, store, and distribute drugs, supplies, and equipment needed for the care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDS in Kenya. Chemonics / Kenya Pharma has the following vacancy. Position Title: Supply Chain / Logistics Manager Reports to: Director of Technical Coordination Location: Nairobi Position Description: The Supply Chain / Logistics Manager will be responsible for Kenya Pharma’s inbound drug shipments, customs clearance, warehousing and outbound deliveries to the service delivery points. Specific Duties & responsibilities Inbound shipment: Liaise with the shipment subcontractor and ensure commodities are shipped from the supplier and cleared with customs in a timely manner;Coordinate arrival of shipments into the warehouse.Warehousing & Inventory Management: Oversee warehousing practices to ensure appropriate handling of commodities;Coordinate the receipt and dispatch of the commodities from the warehouse;Manage buffer stock levels and work with the procurement and forecasting and quantification managers to ensure availability of buffer stocks at all times in the warehouses; andPlan and manage semi-annual inventory and warehouse inspections.Outbound Shipment: Liaise with the warehouse team for the management of drug orders, authorize emergency deliveries to facilities, and manage reverse logistics when required;Coordinate with the transport subcontractor to ensure efficiency in delivery of commodities to sites as well as proper tracking and tracing of commodities.Management and Reporting: Provide overall management and supervision of subcontractors;Identify areas of potential improvements/efficiencies;Work with project team to develop and deliver training on various areas of supply chain management; andImplement ISO 9001 principles and Chemonics and USAID regulations in supply chain management.Qualifications B.A. (Masters preferred) in supply chain management required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience;Minimum 8 years project management experience, including supply chain and logistics operations management, subcontracts supervision and management;Experience managing health commodity supplies will be an added advantage;Thorough knowledge of USAID and its contractual and reporting requirements;Strong understanding of GOK customs clearance procedures and processes.Send your CV and cover letter with three professional referees to: recruit [at] kenyapharma.org not later than 6th May, 2012. Please include position title in the subject line of the email. For a more comprehensive scope of work for this position, visit www.kenyapharma.org/about_us/careers
Position Title: M & E SpecialistReports to: Chief of Party Location: Nairobi Position Description The M&E Specialist will be responsible for regularly updating and implementing the project M&E system. He/she will work with technical team members to develop appropriate indicators, targets and methods for collecting information on project activities and assist with analysis for evidence-based decision making for project improvements. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Assess information needs, provide technical guidance, and work with project managers to determine key issues and requirements of the M&E system;Ensure a results-oriented monitoring plan inclusive of performance management plan (PMP) indicators;Based on the PMP, design the framework for the monitoring of project activities;Track, report, and update objectives, activities, key indicators, and results over the life of the project; andSupport assessment of program effectiveness; analyze partner reports, identifying areas of concern; analyze program processes and impact, making recommendations for improvement.Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in applied research, international development, public health or other related field/Master’sDegree preferred;Minimum 3 years experience with performance monitoring, preferably on a USAID program;Strong computer skills and understanding of statistical analysis software;Excellent written and oral communications skills;Ability to multi-task and effectively motivate team members to meet deadlines; andAbility to work both independently and in a team.Send your CV and cover letter with three professional referees to recruit [at] kenyapharma.org not later than 6th May, 2012. Please include position title in the subject line of the email. For a more comprehensive scope of work for this position, visit www.kenyapharma.org/about_us/careers
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