Malaria Consortium Supply Chain Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Malaria Consortium Supply Chain Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Job PurposeTo provide technical support on the supply chain management of malaria commodities at the project office in the State, Nigeria.
Scope of Work
The Supply chain officer will be actively responsible for maintaining an effective and efficient logistic management and inventory control of SMC drugs at the state level.
S/he will be work directly within the State Logistic Management Coordinating Unit and the Malaria Consortium office at the assigned
state.
Key working relationships
The Supply Chain Officer will be a member of the programme implementation team and report to Country Commodity Manager in delivering programme work plan.
Key Accountabilities
Supply Chain Management (70%)
Ensuring that the supply chain activities meet the needs of the programmes in a timely
manner and does so in accordance with donor requirements, MC policies and procedures.
Carry out monthly stock status assessment of all SMC commodities at the state central
medical store and report on the assessment to higher levels flagging issues needing action
Coordinating SMC microplanning during which targets which form the basis for SMC drug
quantification are determined
Provide technical support to strengthen the procurement and supply chain management of
malaria commodities at the assigned state
Contribute to state level quantification of commodities as well as development of
distribution plans using credible and verifiable data sources
Support and assist in the management of SMC commodities at the assigned State Central
Medical Stores (SCMS) and health facilities.
Ensure the availability and distribution of pharmaco-vigilance forms during each
implementation cycle.
Provide guidance on reporting ADR using the pharmaco-vigilance forms to the state teams
Carrying out post-distribution gap analysis for all SMC commodities at the assigned state
Submit timely and accurate logistic report at the end of every SMC cycle and review all LMIS reports for SMC commodities at the assigned state.
Coordinate Reverse logistics for SMC drugs from health facilities to the state central medical store
Monitor the delivery of SMC commodities and escalate any discrepancies in the quantity of
commodities delivered and any quality issues. This will be done at all the levels of the
distribution of SMC commodities (SCMS, Health Facilities and Communities)
Working with the state Logistic Management Coordination Unit on the management of SMC
commodities and also serves as a link between Malaria Consortium and the state Logistic
Management Coordinating Unit
Provide support for the Monitoring and Evaluation team and reconcile logistic data with M&E data
Maintaining and regularly updating a database of SMC malaria commodity logistics data
Performs other duties as directed by the Zonal Project Manager.
Coordination/Feedback (30%)
Ensure smooth relationship with Country Office and Supply Chain Managers
Support collation and transmission of pharmacovilance reports to NAFDAC and the state
LMCU
Coordinate micro-planning for the supply chain component of SMC implementation at the
assigned state
Facilitate routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to health facilities on effective supply chain management of SMC commodities.
Coordinate review meetings for all LMIS SMC reports to provide feedbacks on the quality of
LMIS reports
Provide regular feedback to the country Supply Chain Manager in a timely manner
Provides support to the zonal project manager on program implementation
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Proven previous experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management of Malaria or
HIV/AIDS commodities
Have a bachelor degree in Pharmacy with 5 years’ post –qualification experience
The person must be familiar with the national supply chain system of MoH and LMIS,
including MCLS
Experience working with and engaging stakeholders at the state level
Ability to engage with stakeholders on the supply chain management of public health
commodities
Good inter-personal, communication
and planning skills
Desirable
Experience with good understanding of logistic management of public health commodities in Nigeria
Work-based skills and competencies:
Essential
Strong analytical skills
Proven writing skills in English
Ability to work effectively and sensitively in developing countries
A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
Negotiation, Facilitation and coordination skills
Desirable
Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
Excellent computer skills in Excel and knowledge and use of database tools
Core competencies
Delivering results
LEVEL B - Takes on pieces of work when required and demonstrates excellent project
management skills
Shows a flexible approach to taking on additional work / responsibilities when needed to achieve results
Demonstrates excellent project management skills to agreed timescales (timelines,
targets, donor requirements)
Makes clear and timely decisions within remit of own role
Analysis and use of information
LEVEL A - Gathers information and identifies problems effectively
Interprets basic written information
Attentive to detail
Follows guidelines to identify issues
Recognises problems within their remit
Uses appropriate methods for gathering and summarising data
Interpersonal and communications
LEVEL B - Fosters two-way communication
Recalls others’ main points and takes them into account in own communication
Checks own understanding of others’ communication by asking questions
Maintains constructive, open and consistent communication with others
Resolves minor misunderstandings and conflicts effectively
Collaboration and partnering
LEVEL B - Collaborates effectively across teams
Proactive in providing and seeking support from expert colleagues
Raises difficult issues with teams/ partners and stakeholders with a view to positive resolution
Proactive in building a rapport with a diverse range of people
Leading and motivating people
LEVEL C - Effectively leads and motivates others or direct report
Gives regular, timely and appropriate feedback,
Acknowledges good performance and deals with issues concerning poor performance
Carries out staff assessment and development activities conscientiously and effectively
Develops the skills and competences of others through the development and application of skills
Coaches and supports team members when they have difficulties
Flexibility/ adaptability
LEVEL B - Remains professional under external pressure
Able to adapt to changing situations effortlessly
Remains constructive and positive under stress and able to tolerate difficult situations and environments
Plans, prioritises and performs tasks well under pressure
Learns from own successes / mistakes
Living the values
LEVEL B - Promotes Malaria Consortium values amongst peers
Shows a readiness to promote Malaria Consortium’s values amongst peers
Promotes ethical and professional behaviour in line with Malaria Consortium’s values
Strategic planning and thinking and sector awareness
LEVEL A - Manages own workload effectively
Plans and manages own workload effectively
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Malaria Consortium Supply Chain Officer Jobs in Nigeria
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