SoCha Program Management Assistant- Health Supply Chain Jobs in Kenya

SoCha Program Management Assistant- Health Supply Chain Jobs in Kenya


Scope of Work:

  • The Program Management Assistant- Health Supply Chain will support the Health Committee of the Council of Governors.

  • The consultant will report to the HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERT.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    ● Lead the collection and presentation of data related to health supply chain e.g. demand and supply planning, management of medical equipment, medicines, vaccines, and other strategic health products and technologies.

    ● Assist in the development of best practices manual for healthcare supply chain

    ● Support the Health Supply Chain Expert in putting together guidelines on collaboration and exchange of information with Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), Pharmacy and Poisons Board, MOH/DHPT and other relevant national authorities to improve regulatory and technical oversight.

    ● Collect and collate data for use in the development and strengthening of logistics management information systems in Counties, taking into consideration existing tools/systems and current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and gaps.

    ● Create a database of potential vendors as pre-qualified suppliers for recommendation to Counties.

    ● Support in developing a best practices manual on healthcare supply chain management.

    ● Perform other duties as assigned

    Skills and Abilities:

    ● Understanding of KEMSA’s supply chain system and the regulatory role of Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA).

    ● Technical understanding of public health supply chain management including emerging trends in health supply chain management; logistics management- flow of products and information; and financial flows.

    An understanding of financial statements and the Government Financial cycle.

    ● An understanding of how funds flow in the health sector and within the County – across the Sub-counties and Community level.

    ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and work on analyses at varying levels of granularity

    ● Ability to effectively work virtually, and conversant with virtual meetings apps eg zoom, google meets etc

    ● Ability to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience

    ● Minimum of an undergraduate degree in supply chain management, business administration, economics or a related field

    ● Three to five years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

    ● Experience in writing high quality reports.

    ● Strong communication skills, and an excellent team player.

    ● A Kenyan citizen

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; SoCha Program Management Assistant- Health Supply Chain Jobs in Kenya


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