John Snow Incorpoated (JSI) implementing the USAID/DELIVER PROJECT, atechnical assistance funded by USAID and aimed at increasing the availability of essential health supplies through procurement services and strengthening supply chains in developing countries. In addition to the PH program ares, the  USAID/DELIVER PROJECT also works in Malaria and Avian Influenza and the selected candidate may be tasked with supporting these area of work when necessary. JSI also implements the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) contract for the US Governmentas part of the US President's Emergency Plans for Aids Relief

DDIC STATE COORDINATOR (SOKOTO/ZAMARA)

The State Coordinator will provide guidance and management support for the Direct Delivery and Information capture (ODIC) for distribution of health commodities in Sokoto/Zamfara state. The successful candidates will be based in Sokoto and Gusau respectively and will report to the ODIC National Coordinator in the Abuja office. 

Key Responsibilities  

1. Provide overall technical guidance and support for ODIC activities in the state.

2. Provide technical support to state medicines management agency and state programs coordinators to ensure availability (full supply where possible) of ODIC commodities in the state.   

3. Carry out DDICsystem delivery teams' training and workshops.   

4. Prepare periodic progress reports on ODIC implementation activities in the state.   

5. Develop and maintain collabora'tive working relationships with the state Ministry of Health, State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs State programs, Partners and relevant agencies at state level.   

6. Act as the Secretary for the DDICTWG meetings.   

7. Work closely with State Central Medical Stores (CMS) and team leaders to schedule pilot ODIC deliveries to the SOPs. 8. Prepare and circulate delivery schedules to program managers, the state CMS pharmacist and the team leader.

9. Review and approve Letters of Request from Team Leaders at the beginning of a delivery run.   

10. With CMS Pharmacist, conduct monthly physical inventories of the ODIC commodities   

11. Generate the Letter of Request for replenishment of stocks during a delivery run or for emergency orders for SOPs. 12. Prepare the budget fortravel and subsistence allowances for delivery teams.   

13. Coordinate transportation activities with the transportation vendor for the delivery of commodities to the selected service delivery points.   

14. Manage the transportation contract for smooth implementation of ODIC in the state   

15. Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the ODIC. This will include monitoring the timeliness of deliveries and the distribution system, and take any actions as necessary.

16. Identifying areas of improvement for successful implementation of the ODIC.   

17. Review and approve stock reconciliation form.   

18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualification 

Applicants for this position should possess the following minimum skills and qualifications 

1. Bachelors degree in one of the following fields: Pharmacy, Public Health, Business Administration and logistics management 

2. At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in international health care supply chain management program 

3. Specific experience in malaria, reproductive health and/or maternal and child health programs is strongly desired 

4. Ability to supervise, monitor and provide support to health facilities in supply chain activities 

5. Extensive knowledge of Nigerian public health sector 

6. Strong analytical and problem solving skills 

7. Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills are highly desired 

8. Ability to work as part of a team and work independently 

9. Knowledge of Microsoft office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

10. Ability and willingness to travel to the field 

How to apply

Interested applicants for this position should send their resume and cover letter by email to [email protected]

JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume within one week from the date of this advert with salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume. Please ensure that you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified. Multiple applications will be disqualified