GRID Consulting, is seeking to fill the following positions for one of our clients working within the health sector in Nigeria. Our client has recently received grants from Global Fund and need to engage competent human resource for effective implementation of their initiative.

 

This position will work with the State Logistics Management Coordination Unit within 19 States. Some officers will be located in Akwa-Ibom, Cross-River, Edo, Ekiti, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto and Zamfara. The officers in these states will focus on malaria commodities only. Others will be located in; Abia, Bayelsa, Nasarawa and Plateau; and will focus on malaria, HIV-AIDS and TB commodities.

 

Additional responsibilities include;

•   To lead the coordination of Malaria and other related health product supplies to health facilities for timely refill of commodities at the health facilities;

•   Prepare and implement action plans to address logistics management issues especially stock status data collection, organization and submission to identified offices;

•   Strengthen the capacity of Government personnel and other key programme stakeholders on malaria commodity supply, distribution and management;

 

 

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in health-related discipline, logistics management, business administration or any other related degree. S/he must have a minimum of 3 years professional experience in the health sector; preferable in procurement and supply chain management. A good knowledge of health commodities is essential as well as a strong working knowledge of MS Office packages. Please indicate your preferred state when applying.

 

Terms and Conditions of Employment

This appointment term will be for a maximum period of 2-years with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply.

 

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit an electronic copy of a one paged suitability statement and updated CV to [email protected]

 

All applications must be received by Wednesday, 2nd September, 2015. Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to engaging the best candidates immediately.

 

Please note that applications not submitted in the required format will not be processed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection tests and interviews.